mickeyd
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It seems that I read a simular article a couple of years ago about REITs, however mine have continued to increase in value. In fact, I'm still contributing to my REIT fund via my Roth each month. Are REITs ready to finally take a dive?
Research has demonstrated that REITs can add return while reducing risks, even for fixed-income portfolios, since the correlation between equity REIT returns and other stocks and bonds is relatively low. REIT yields are noticeably better than those of stocks, although down considerably from a few years ago.
But do your homework. While some experts say REITs still seem capable of generating decent returns for another couple of years, others say the sector is showing signs of slowing, and it may be a little late in the cycle.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/investing/20061110_REIT_yield_return_a1.asp
Research has demonstrated that REITs can add return while reducing risks, even for fixed-income portfolios, since the correlation between equity REIT returns and other stocks and bonds is relatively low. REIT yields are noticeably better than those of stocks, although down considerably from a few years ago.
But do your homework. While some experts say REITs still seem capable of generating decent returns for another couple of years, others say the sector is showing signs of slowing, and it may be a little late in the cycle.
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/investing/20061110_REIT_yield_return_a1.asp