Real estate investment trust
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Returns for real estate investment trusts (REITs) were in the low double digits in 1995, somewhat less than the market as a whole. Shopping center REITs underperformed the market with weak retail results, especially during the 1995 holiday season. Funds from operations, which is net income plus depreciation less capital gains, is the usual cash flow measure. Investors in REITS should seek stocks which follow conservative guidelines.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1996
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Real estate investment trust
Article Abstract:
Investors consider real estate investment trusts (REITs) to be equivalent to bonds, due to their high dividends. However, REITs have underperformed the bond market in spite of good supply/demand basics and positive cash flow. Since REITs are landlords of many retail stores they have been hit hard by store closings and low retail earnings. REIT investors must select stocks based on management, dividend yields, and balance sheets.
Publication Name: The Value Line Investment Survey (Part 3 - Ratings & Reports)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0042-2401
Year: 1995
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