30 Reit or business trust? - MoneySENSE

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REITS (real estate investment trusts) andbusiness trusts may seem to be attractiveoptions, particularly as upwardly trendinginflation puts savers in an awkward andworrisome quandary of negative real inter-est attractiveness of such trusts lie intheir ability to pay a regular and stable divi-dend. This is a big plus in a portfolio. Re-search into long-term returns shows thatreinvested dividends comprise the bulk ofreturns, compared to capital before you take the plunge, youshould, as always, examine the listedtrusts in the context of your entire portfo-lio. If you are underinvested in equities,an allocation into such income-bearing in-struments may be a prudent way to stepup your risk exposure, and yet enhanceyour portfolio yield.

REITS (real estate investment trusts) and business trusts may seem to be attractive options, particularly as upwardly trending inflation puts savers in an awkward and

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