Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

Real Estate Investment Trust Funds are companies that own, operate or finance income-producing real estate properties. REITs are like shares that can be bought or sold in the open markets.

Types

Equity REIT Mortgage REITs (mREITs) Hybrid REIT Private REIT Publicly traded REIT Public non-traded REIT

Benefits

Small Investment-A very small Investment amount is required. Diversification- Your portfolio can now have real estate without any stress of ownership. Professional Management- These are managed by professionals. Capital Appreciation- Value appreciation benefits just like physical land ownership.

Risks 

Limited Liquidity: Selling REIT shares isn't as easy as stocks or bonds. You might have to wait for buyback offers to cash out. Interest Rate Sensitivity: Rising interest rates can reduce demand for REITs, affecting their value compared to safer investments like government bonds. Market Volatility: REIT prices can fluctuate with stock market changes, impacting the value of your investment when you sell.

Steps to Invest

You can buy REITs just like you buy shares from your broker -Open a Brokerage account with a broker offering Reits trading -Add money to the fund with the broker -Analyse and search for that REIT. -Place the order and the broker will execute it.

Listed REITs in India Embassy REIT Mindspace REIT Brookfield India REIT