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Term of the Day: Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT

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October 9, 2015
Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT

A REIT is a type of security that invests in real estate through property or mortgages and often trades on major exchanges like a stock. REITs provide investors with an extremely liquid stake in real estate. They receive special tax considerations and typically offer high dividend yields.

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REITs, an investment vehicle for real estate that is comparable to a mutual fund, allowing both small and...

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