By Russ Wiles | The Republic
Almost everything seems to be going right for REITs these days, which is a little worrisome.
Real estate investment trusts have benefited from the recovery of commercial properties. REIT shares generally trade in the stock market, so they have rebounded nicely as stock prices have hit record highs.
As companies that pay generous dividends, REITs have attracted legions of investors in a yield-hungry world. And with the Standard & Poor’s 500 index ready to add a separate real estate component, REITs could enjoy increased demand from mutual funds and pension funds that strive to match the index’s performance.
