Glossary
Definition
REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)
A company that owns income-producing real estate and distributes earnings to investors.
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate. REITs trade on major stock exchanges like regular stocks, providing investors with real estate exposure without direct property ownership. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders as dividends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of real estate do REITs invest in?
REITs can specialise in offices, retail, residential, industrial (warehouses), data centres, healthcare facilities, and more. Data centre REITs have been among the strongest performers in the AI era.