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How to Analyze a Real Estate Company and Understand REITs

Sectors and Industries • Beginner Investing • 6 min

A REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate, trading on public stock exchanges just like an ordinary stock — giving investors real estate exposure without needing to directly buy, manage, or finance a physical property themselves. U.S. tax law requires REITs to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders as dividends to qualify…

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