mutual funds: Real Estate Stock Investing in Retail REITs - 06/02/09 03:52 AM
If you are considering putting more and more of your income into investments for your future, you may be looking at all the options out there for investing. Many people are looking to the real estate market when it comes to investing. This is not a bad idea.
 
The real estate market is one of those markets that always stays strong no matter what. Part of the reason for this is that no matter what happens in the rest of the world, real estate will always be around. Sure a piece of property can lose value from time to time, … (0 comments)

mutual funds: REITS: The Facts Behind Real Estate Investment Trusts - 06/02/09 03:21 AM
How much do you know about the various types of investment options that you are putting your money into? A lot of people do some research into the investment paths they are using, but when it comes to really understanding those investments, and where they came from, they may not understand them completely.
 
One type of investment that is getting talked about more and more these days, but may have a misunderstood history is real estate investment trusts, which are also known as REITs.
 
REITs are investments that have a number of real estate interests inside of them. In … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Online Broker: Real Estate Investment Trusts - 05/17/09 09:43 AM
When you think about investing in real estate investment trusts and real estate mutual funds, why do you think it would be a good idea to invest? Most people think of investing as just a way to hopefully make some money on the side. They put a few dollars in here and there hoping to get some extra spending cash. But these people are not seeing the big picture.
 
Instead, they should be looking beyond the hope to make a few dollars and see their investments as a way to have money they may need in the future. Here are … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Educating yourself on REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 05/17/09 09:21 AM
No matter what investment market you are considering getting into there is one thing that differentiates those that make money from those who lose it, being educated. Think about it. Who is going to know when to buy and sell to make the most profit or avoid a major loss? Someone who has been watching the market and knows what is happening will know what may be coming and how to prepare for that eventuality.  So, if you want to be a successful real estate investment trust investor or are interested in real estate mutual funds, it's time to start doing … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Real Estate Stock Investors Meet with Expert to Discuss REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 04/19/09 05:07 AM
Investors at all levels, from newbie to experienced, invest in real estate mutual funds
 
Detroit, MI - At a recent real estate investors' meeting, Earl E. Bird, III, introduced REITs and real estate mutual funds to the group.  A small group was eager to learn more as they gathered at the back of the room to study the REITBuyer.com website.  They over stayed their visit to the point that the hotel management had to ask them to leave. 
 
Earl agreed to meet for lunch and discuss REITs some more and to answer any questions the investors might have.  They … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Online Stock Broker: REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds Investing – Invest Regularly - 04/19/09 04:42 AM
If you are looking to get into the real estate investing field and want to really build a financial nest egg, there are some rules you need to follow. One of the most important ones is to invest regularly.
 
Many people get the investing bug and put a chunk of change into the real estate mutual funds or REITs that got their attention. Then they leave that money there and don't really pay a lot of attention to their investments. Perhaps they will look at it from time to time, but not much more.
 
This is not the way … (1 comments)

mutual funds: Online Stock Broker Presents: REIT and Real Estate Mutual Funds Profile – Delaware Pooled Real Estate Inv Tr II - 04/19/09 04:23 AM
As you consider your real estate mutual fund and REIT investments, it is important to take a closer look at many of the offerings out there. This article will focus on Delaware Pooled Real Estate Inv Tr II (DPRTX).
 
Fund Profile
  
Delaware Pooled Real Estate Inv Tr II holds 3.2 million dollars in assets that are focused in the real estate service and manufacturing industries. Within the fun are 42 stock holdings.
  
Fund Performance and Ratings
  
Delaware Pooled Real Estate Inv Tr II currently has a 4-star rating as an investment with an above average expected return … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Online Brokers Threatened by the Competition as REITBuyer.com Announces the Grand Opening of their Online Brokerage for Real Estate Stock Investors - 04/17/09 10:25 AM
Real Estate Investors discover a new way to invest in real estate while avoiding the liability exposure of property ownership and the pressure of property management
 
Detroit, MI - REIT expert, Earl E. Bird, III, recently spoke to a group of investors at a local real estate investors' association meeting.  He explained what REITs are and the benefits of investing in REITs as he announced the grand opening of the REITBuyer.com.
 
Though the website contains a wealth of educational material several of the investors requested a follow up meeting with Earl to talk more.  Earl agreed and they met … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Retirement Fund: Real Estate as a Liquid Investment - REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 04/14/09 07:58 AM
Have you ever thought you would love to be able to invest in real estate, but you don't want to be tied down by property and paperwork? Perhaps you love real estate but would much prefer to have the liquidity of stocks, bonds and other stock market investments instead. Well now you can have the best of both worlds by investing in REITs and real estate mutual funds.
 
REITs are real estate investment trusts. REITs and mutual funds work in pretty much the same manner. Each is a portfolio of shares in real estate and real estate associated companies. By … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Stock Market Investing: REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds Investing - Goal Setting - 04/14/09 07:23 AM
Before you purchase any stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other stock market offerings you should always know why you are buying them and what you hope to get from your investment. Investing is like anything else in life. It relies on goal setting and creating a path to that goal.
 
When it comes to investing in real estate, you need to know why you are purchasing REITs or real estate mutual funds and what you are hoping you will be able to get out of those investments in the long term.
 
As you start your investment planning, think about … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Online Stock Trades: Investing in Assets – REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds - 04/01/09 05:34 AM
When you are looking at the investment arena out there and wondering just where you should be putting your money, you are confronted by a number of options. Do you want to put your money into stocks? Bonds? Mutual funds? Commodities? Or any of the other items that are being traded on the stock market?
 
One of the hottest areas for investing these days is real estate. Real estate mutual funds and real estate investment trusts (REITs) are growing in popularity for a couple of reasons.
 
The first thing that is drawing people to REITs and real estate mutual … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Online Stock Trading: REIT and Real Estate Mutual Funds Profile – Aim Real Estate R - 04/01/09 05:18 AM
As you consider your real estate mutual fund and REIT investments, it is important to take a closer look at many of the offerings out there. This article will focus on Aim Real Estate R (RGREX).
 
Fund Profile
  
Aim Real Estate R is a member of the Invesco Aim family of funds that is comprised of 42 stock and 9 bond holdings.
  
Fund Performance and Ratings
  
Aim Real Estate R has received a 4-star rating from the Morningstar financial group. It is ranked as a below average risk and an above average return investment.
  
Where … (0 comments)

mutual funds: REITbuyer.com: Online Trading - Education, Statistics, Research and More - 03/15/09 08:25 AM
If you like investing in REITS, you may be thinking it would be nice to be able to see investing like the big guys do. They are in their brokerage firm offices and have everything at the touch of a button.
 
You can probably picture their computer screens with a live feed of news stories relating to the REIT market. They have live numbers showing how the various stock markets are doing. In another part of the screen they have charts and scales that show how the funds they are working with have been performing and are expected to perform. … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Real Estate Investing For Retirement: REITs and Self Directed IRAs - 03/08/09 09:51 AM
Many people today are employed by themselves or small companies that just don't have any sort of retirement plan. If you are one of these people, what have you done to make sure you are able to take care of yourself in your older years? Unfortunately for many people the answer is nothing. They don't know where to begin or they have seen someone else lose everything in the stock market and are in fear of that type of investment.
 
While you may think that all stocks, bonds, mutual funds and everything connected to the market is evil these days, … (0 comments)

mutual funds: A Savings Plan: Self Directed IRA, Real Estate Mutual Funds and REITs - 03/08/09 09:42 AM
Are you one of those people who love the idea of putting money away to make sure you have it if you need it down the road, but never really gets around to it? Perhaps you have a tough time just leaving the money in the bank and when you see something that looks like it would be nice to have you cave in and make a purchase. Either that or you look at the low interest that is coming in from banks these days and think 'what's the use?' as you're not even making interest that will meet inflation.
 
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mutual funds: Real Estate Mutual Funds: Investing in Chinese REITs - 03/08/09 09:33 AM
If you like to be on the top of your investment game, it may be time to look east, Far East. There are a number of new markets for investing coming online in Asia.
 
China has now joined the REIT market. REITs or Real Estate Investment Trusts are a way to allow you to be a shareholder in expansion and management of properties in China.
 
Consider the population of China. With over 1.3 Billion people living in China, there is always a need for homes and businesses. All those people need places to live, and they all need stores … (1 comments)

mutual funds: Global Stock Trading: Investing in Indian Real Estate - 03/04/09 06:17 AM
If you're ready to get into the investing market and are looking for a great investment, have you considered foreign REITs? REIT stands for Real Estate Investment Trust. Essentially, this is a real estate management fund. As an investor you purchase shares into the fund for those running it to buy and maintain real estate interests. From commercial real estate to residential real estate, there are REITs in all sectors of the market.
 
When many people think of investing in REITs they think of investing in those that are based in the United States. But there are plenty of investment … (0 comments)

mutual funds: REITs Pros and Cons: The Good and Bad of Real Estate Investment Trusts - 03/04/09 06:05 AM
Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, are an avenue of investment that many people have heard of, but have not taken a good look into. Let's take that look now.
 
First, you need to understand what a REIT is. It is generally a property management investment. You fund a property management company and let them run a real estate asset, with you getting dividends from the profit. For example, a commercial real estate REIT may own a shopping center or strip mall. When you purchase shares of that REIT they are going into building and maintaining that structure. As tenants … (1 comments)

mutual funds: Real Estate Investing Profits with no Ownership Liability or Pressure - 03/04/09 06:02 AM
So, you know how great of an investment real estate is, but you don't want to have to own and maintain a number of pieces of property in order to keep your investment going. Instead you would love to be a part of a real estate investment that doesn't take any extra work on your part.
 
If you haven't heard of real estate investment trusts (REITs) before you may be about to find just what you are looking for. A Reit allows you to get all of the benefits of owning property, making money on rent and other profits, while … (0 comments)

mutual funds: Invest in Stability: Online Real Estate Stock Trading in REITs - 03/04/09 05:59 AM
If you have been watching the regular investment world like the stock market and mutual funds, you may think you don't want to let your money get anywhere near those fund stealers. In recent months you have seen stocks plummet. Many companies have been completely wiped off the map and all those investment funds with them.
 
But at the same time, you would love to have an option to make a little more money with that extra cash that you have. What can you do? This may be a time to look into real estate investing.
 
Historically, real estate … (0 comments)

 

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