REITs Continued to Access Captial Markets to Start 2016

02/08/2016 | by

Stock exchange-listed REITs raised a total of $8.09 billion in public capital in January 2016, compared with $8.52 billion raised in January 2015. The bulk of that total was raised in 10 secondary debt offerings totaling $6.25 billion.

January 2015 featured more total offerings (26 to 17) and included one initial public offering.

Overall, the total equity market capitalization of the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index sits at $905 billion, as of Jan. 31, 2016. There are a total of 223 REITs in the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index. REITs own approximately $1.8 trillion of commercial real estate assets, including listed and non-listed public Equity and Mortgage REITs

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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.