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At Nareit, we are dedicated to being the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets. We have been leading the U.S. REIT industry for over 60 years, ensuring our members' best interests are promoted by providing unparalleled advocacy, investor outreach, continuing education, and networking.

What is a REIT?

A REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, is a company that owns or finances income-producing real estate in a range of property sectors. REITs historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income, and long-term capital appreciation. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, offering a number of benefits to all types of investors.

REIT Performance

The FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Index Series is a comprehensive family of REIT performance benchmarks that span the commercial real estate space across the U.S. economy. REITs of all types collectively own more than $4 trillion in gross assets across the U.S., with public REITs owning $2.5 trillion in assets. U.S. listed REITs have an equity market capitalization of more than $1.3 trillion.

Investing in REITs

Investing in REITs offers a number of benefits to all types of investors. REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers, telecommunications, and hotels. Learn more about how to invest in REITs and explore REIT sectors.

Events and Resources

Nareit hosts several events throughout the year, including the CEO Forum & Advocacy Day, HR Forum, REITweek, REITwise, REITworks, REITworld, REIT IR Symposium, and Webinars. These events provide opportunities to expand your network in the REIT community, hear from REIT management teams, and get the latest on the economy and industry trends. Additionally, Nareit offers a variety of resources, including the REIT Industry ESG Report, REIT Data, and Research Library.

Membership and Leadership

For 60 years, Nareit has led the U.S. REIT industry by ensuring its members' best interests are promoted by providing unparalleled advocacy, investor outreach, continuing education, and networking. Our leadership team is dedicated to advancing the interests of REITs and listed real estate companies. Membership with Nareit is available for companies and individuals with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets.

REITs: Real Estate Working For You

REITs are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate in a range of property sectors. They historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income, and long-term capital appreciation. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, offering a number of benefits to all types of investors. By the Numbers, REITs of all types collectively own more than $4 trillion in gross assets across the U.S., with public REITs owning $2.5 trillion in assets. U.S. listed REITs have an equity market capitalization of more than $1.3 trillion.