Investors worried about inflation impacts and rising geopolitical risks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine conflict could find some solace in stock from real estate investment trusts (REITs). With so many choices, though, it can be hard to know which REITs to buy.
Real estate asset returns usually lead or quickly catch up to inflation to shield investor portfolios. Their growing cash flows from rent increases may flow through to support inflation-beating dividend increases. And the best REITs to buy offer diversification benefits to any stocks and bonds portfolio.
Most noteworthy, REITs can partly hedge stock market risks. Real estate survives inflation, and rent cash flows are protected by legally enforceable lease agreements. Even if a bear market were to persist, a REIT investor could still receive regular distributions, use the proceeds to buy the dips on beaten-down stocks or even pay the bills.
Here is my selection of the seven best U.S. REITs to buy for March 2022
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