Real estate investment trusts, commonly known as REITs, can be an ideal investment for investors looking for dependable dividend income and the potential for substantial capital appreciation over time. One of the best ways to own REITs is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that specialize in commercial real estate investing.
Because REITs have some similar attributes to fixed-income securities, REIT ETFs often appreciate when interest rates decline. This should be of particular interest to investors right now, because, after a prolonged period of rate increases, interest rates finally seem poised to fall.
The following list of the best seven REIT ETFs to own for the rest of 2024 includes funds, index funds and actively managed funds. Chances are good that one or more of the ETFs on this list will fit nicely into your personal portfolio.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.