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Why These Top REITs Rallied More Than 10% in January

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Last year was brutal for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. The average REIT delivered a total return of negative 25% for the year. Many fared even worse.

However, REITs bounced back sharply in January. The sector's total return was slightly more than 10%. Several REITs gained more than that, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Among the notable names to rally last month were Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR), Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), and STAG Industrial (NYSE: STAG):