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Should You Buy REITs in a Roth IRA?

By Matthew Frankel, CFPUpdated Sep 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

  • Consider REITs for Roth IRAs due to their compound growth and tax-free profits.
  • Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free in retirement, maximizing REIT dividends and sales gains.
  • You could choose a Roth IRA if you're in lower tax bracket now, or a traditional IRA for immediate deductions.

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