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REITs Explained: How Real Estate Investment Trusts Work

September 12, 2026May 21, 2026 by Bruno M.
REITs Explained: How Real Estate Investment Trusts Work

What is a REIT, the 90% dividend rule, equity vs mortgage REITs, why FFO matters more than net income, and why rising rates hit REITs first.

Categories Market Education, Stock Market Tags ffo, interest rates, investing basics, real estate investment trusts, REITs

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