Looking for a Reliable Investment? These 3 REITs Are Less Volatile Than the S&P 500.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be fantastic investments. They supply investors with passive income. Further, REITs have historically outperformed the S 500 over the longer term.
On top of all that, our research has found that many REITs deliver those higher returns with less volatility compared to the broader market. Three REITs have stood out for their ability to produce high returns with lower volatility: Realty Income (NYSE: O), Essex Property Trust (NYSE: ESS), and Public Storage (NYSE: PSA). Here's a look at these reliable REITs.
Realty Income stands out among REITs. The diversified REIT has delivered a 13.9% compound annual total return since its public market listing in 1994. While that's not the highest return over that period, it has delivered one of the best returns per unit of risk as measured by beta:
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