12 REITs With Great Prospects for Long-Term Growth

Publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) have provided shareholders with excellent returns since their creation more than 60 years ago. They were created as a way for small investors to get involved in owning properties that otherwise would be out of their reach.

REITs own pools of properties usually focused on one industry, and they are required by tax law to pass at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders.

Here are 12 to consider that offer potential for significant long-term growth. Remember: Yield equals dividends divided by share price. So, rising prices will make the yield look smaller while the dividend itself remains constant.

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