Are REITs good long term investments?
Are REITs good long term investments? REITs are total return investments. They typically provide high dividends plus the potential for moderate, long-term capital appreciation. Long-term total returns of REIT stocks tend to be similar to those of value stocks and more than the returns of lower risk bonds. What is the average rate of return for real estate over the last 10 years? How has investment real estate compared with investing in stocks over time?Time PeriodS&P 500 Total ReturnVanguard Real Estate ETF Total Return3 years47.6%13.1%5 years68.7%45.7%10 years296.6%329.5%15 years270.5%260.3% Do REITs do well in rising inflation? “Generally, REITs tend to do...