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The 8 Best REIT ETFs of 2020

2020-06-30 16:01:27, Eric Rosenberg, The Balance

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Top holdings include Annaly Capital Management REIT, AGNC Investment REIT, New Residential Investment REIT, and Starwood Property Trust REIT.

A REIT ETF is a type of fund made up exclusively of REIT stocks.

If you want to invest in real estate but can't afford to invest in properties directly or build a diverse portfolio of REITs, a REIT ETF may be the right starting point for you.

This ETF has tended to outperform the benchmark FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global REIT Index in the (less than) five years since the fund's inception.

The iShares Global REIT ETF charges a competitive 0.14% management fee.

Simon Property Group shows up in most REIT ETFs that include the United States, as Simon Property Group is the largest retail REIT and largest shopping mall operator in the United States.

As with all investments, understand the risks, expected rate of return, and how your money is managed before handing it over.

With those criteria (and caveats) in mind, see below for a list of some of the best REIT ETFs to consider for your investment portfolio.

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