All figures in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Attributes of Real Estate Investment Trusts
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have established themselves as a means for the smaller investor to directly participate in the higher returns generated by real estate properties. High-quality, large-cap REITs offer numerous benefits to investors, beginning with their demonstrated ability to deliver long-term capital gains and reliable income through their tax-efficient and superior (above-market) distributions.
REITs offer stable distributions, anchored by steady rents from long-term leases. REITs are required to distribute to unitholders at least 90% of their taxable income in