REITs in the Community: Digital Realty REIT Roundtable

05/05/2016

May 2, 2016 - Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) CEO Bill Stein (center), hosted Reps. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) (left) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) (right) at Digital Realty's headquarters in San Francisco. They were joined by members of Digital's senior executive team as well as (not pictured) Rohn Grazer, Managing Director for Tax, Prologis (NYSE: PLD); and Bob Pester, EVP, San Francisco Region, Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP); and Christine Shen, SVP and Regional Counsel, Boston Properties. The group discussed the value proposition of REITs for investors, for communities and for the broader economy. With examples from the portfolios of each of the companies present, the group also discussed how REITs support all facets of the economy.

(Contact: Kirk Freeman at kfreeman@nareit.com)

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What's a REIT?

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. These real estate companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors.

Why Invest in REITs

REITs historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. Their comparatively low correlation with other assets also makes them an excellent portfolio diversifier that can help reduce overall portfolio risk and increase returns. These are the characteristics of real estate investment.

About Nareit

Nareit serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate. Nareit’s members are REITs and other real estate companies throughout the world that own, operate, and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study, and service those businesses.