The Ticker
Equity REITs post solid advantages in potential interest rate hikes
2/19/13 12:44pm
Real estate investment trusts are generally considered a safe investment due to several built in advantages including increasing dividends over time.
With a primary focus on equity REITs -- buying real estate for rent as well as capital gains and profits are paid to shareholders as dividends -- the concern focusing this sector is are REITs ready for future interest rate hikes?
