What Is REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?
From the SB Advisors Academy money glossary · Free, no signup
A company that owns income-producing real estate and lets everyday investors buy shares, providing real estate exposure without needing to buy property.
A worked example
You invest $500 in a REIT that owns apartment buildings. You receive quarterly dividends from the rental income those properties generate.
Category
Part of the "Advanced Investing" group in the money glossary.