PEAK - USRT: U.S. REITs Appear To Be The Most Reasonable Investment Today
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Since 2008, REITs have seen a strong recovery and most crossed back above their 2007 high over the past few months. Property prices have more than recovered in most of the country, and ultra-low interest rates have fueled demand for direct property investment and REITs.
Despite the carnage in the last recession, REITs are generally a defensive investment. More specifically, I would argue they are the most balanced investment. They gain from economic growth, though less than equities. They gain from lower interest rates, though less than bonds. And they gain from