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REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)

Investing
A company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate and is required to distribute 90% of taxable income as dividends.

Example

Example: Consider an investor building a $100,000 portfolio. REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) — a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate and is required — directly affects investment strategy and long-term returns. Getting this concept right can mean tens of thousands of dollars in difference over a 20-year period. Model your portfolio with our investment calculator.

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