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Equity Reit

 
Financial & Investment Dictionary: Equity Reit
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Real Estate Investment Trust that takes an ownership position in the real estate it invests in. Stockholders in equity REITs earn dividends on rental income from the buildings and earn appreciation if properties are sold for a profit. The opposite is a Mortgage Reit.

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Real Estate Investment Trust that takes an ownership position in the real estate in which it invests. Stockholders in equity REITs earn dividends on rental income from the buildings and earn appreciation if properties are sold for a profit. A mortgage REIT lends capital to real estate builders and buyers, but does not take an ownership position.

 
 

 

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