reits: Comparing REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds
- 03/22/09 05:21 AM
As you are considering what stocks, bonds, mutual funds, REITs and other commodities from the stock market to put into your investment portfolio, you may well be wondering how you can narrow down which will be the best investments for your future. Finding the answer to this question is as easy as any of the sporting playoffs that you see on TV. Here's how to do it.
First, just like in sports, you need to select the investment field you are going to be playing in. This can be decided by reading around. What many people are finding these days … (0 comments)
reits: REITs and Real Estate Mutual Funds Profile – Aim Real Estate B
- 03/22/09 05:13 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 B (AARBX).
Fund Profile Aim Real Estate B is a member of the Invesco Aim family of funds. The focus of this fund is to purchase stocks of real estate companies and those companies that are real estate related and grow capitol for investors.
Fund Performance and Ratings
With a five-star Morningstar rating, Aim Real Estate B is a heavy hitter in the real … (0 comments)
Fund Profile Aim Real Estate C is a member of the Invesco Aim family of funds. It has a focus on managing, building, owning and selling real estate in the commercial, industrial and residential arenas.
Fund Performance and Ratings
When it comes to ratings, there is no better one to get than the 5-star Morningstar rating. That is exactly what the Aim … (0 comments)
reits: Understanding REITs - How Real Estate Mutual Funds Work
- 03/22/09 05:05 AM
If you are new to the world of investing, you probably have a lot of questions about how it all works. What's the difference between stocks, bonds, and mutual funds? What really is happening in the stock market and which investments are the wise ones to make? Here's a look at the smart side of investing as well as a deeper look into the world of real estate mutual funds.
First, it is wise to understand what real estate mutual funds are. Real estate mutual funds are essentially portfolios where shares of a variety of stocks and bonds are purchased … (0 comments)
Detroit, MI - Earl E. Bird, III, spokes person for the REITbuyer.com, was recently invited to speak to students at a local community college. He was impressed when he found out how many young people are investing money in the stock market and mutual funds. When he asked the group for a show of hands of the ones who were investing in real estate, not one raised their hand. Earl was … (0 comments)
Detroit, MI - The question is, ‘how can one invest in real estate and make a profit today?' As with most investments, the answer is to wait; investing is a long-term endeavor as the market can be up or down. Earl E. Bird, III, spokesperson for REITbuyer.com recently attended a brainstorming meeting with real estate investors; some were considering pulling out of real estate and investing elsewhere.
Earl Bird is confident that he has the solution. Earl said, … (1 comments)
Detroit, MI - Earl E. Bird, III, spokes person for the REITbuyer.com, has cooperated in many interviews during the last couple of months. In his most recent interview, he was asked about the liquidity of REITs investments and the length of time one's money is tied up.
Earl said, "In real estate purchasing, you are buying properties, committing to a long-term investment, mortgage or other financing terms and assuming responsibility for the upkeep of the properties. When … (0 comments)
Detroit, MI - A REIT is generally a property management investment where an investor funds a property management company who handles the asset and pays out dividends from the profit. Earl E. Bird, III, representative of the REITbuyer.com explains, "One may purchase shares in commercial REITs, like a shopping center or strip mall, or residential REITs like housing developments, apartments or condominiums. As tenants move in and lease those spaces, the REIT makes a profit and pays dividends to the investor." … (0 comments)
Detroit, MI - If you have watching the stock market and mutual funds, you may think you need to steer clear. Stocks have plummeted; many companies have been completely wiped off the map along with all the investment funds with them. The solution is to diversify your portfolio, investing some money in real estate.
Earl E. Bird, III, investment advisor and spokes person for the REITbuyer.com recently spoke up at an investor's meeting. Earl … (0 comments)
Detroit, MI -- If you have been watching all the shifts in the investing markets, you may be a little worried about putting your money into any of them right now. Things have been falling and falling, how do you know where it will be safe to put your cash?
Earl E. Bird, III, spokes person for the ReitBuyer.com said "Perhaps it's time to look at some of the other investing options out there like real … (1 comments)
Detroit, MI - Those who do well in investing understand the importance of research and education. Earl E. Bird, III is an authority in REITs, Real Estate Investment Trusts and Real Estate Mutual Funds. As the spokesperson for the new ReitBuyer.com online trading company, Earl believes that one way to learn is to surround yourself by others who are succeeding. Earl said, "Take a few lessons from … (0 comments)
reits: Researching REITs: Investing in Real Estate Today
- 03/15/09 08:40 AM
Many people are always wishing they could be 'lucky'. They desperately want a way to be able to know the right time and place to put their money to see great profits. What they don't understand is investing is nothing like the luck of winning a lottery or hitting the jackpot on a Vegas slot machine. Luck takes a lot more work than that.
"I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity."
- Oprah Winfrey
This one quote may be the best example of how investors can 'get lucky' it's not about just a stroke of luck hitting, … (0 comments)
If you have been following the media reports, there have been a lot of drops in real estate investments in the past year. Real estate has been a painful road to travel for many people and unfortunately many who had bought homes are struggling, losing those homes and having to give up on them.
While this may all sound like bad news for the real estate market, there is also a good side to all of … (0 comments)
Let's start by looking at the media hype. Those who are new to investing generally only have a couple of sources for their information - the newspaper, TV and Internet. Reading any of the stories about investing lately is more like reading the obituary page than anything else, quite depressing. It may have you even thinking that you should just put your money in a piggy bank and avoid investing altogether.
But, there is another option. If you understand the … (0 comments)
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)
reits: Stock Market: Are REITs a Good Investment?
- 03/15/09 08:21 AM
We hear this question a lot. Part of the reason we're hearing it may be because of the tough patch the economy has had lately. Another part of the problem may be because people are just not sure of what they are and why they should buy into them. Here's a quick look at both of these topics.
What is a REIT? A REIT is a real estate investment trust. This is essentially a fund that supports real estate construction or real estate management. Basically, if you purchase shares in a REIT, that money will go into a pot that … (2 comments)
reits: The Internet – Your Best Friend in Real Estate Investing and Stock Trading
- 03/15/09 08:12 AM
Are you still of the old fashioned school where you think the best way to invest in stocks, REITs, bonds or mutual funds is to call your broker and ask him to make a buy for you? Why is that? By now, you should have realized that we have come a long way and the Internet is a way that you can take on these investments for yourself.
Many people are reluctant to take their own investing into their hands through the Internet. Their reasons vary from thinking they don't know enough about their specialty market to that they can't … (0 comments)
reits: About REITs: Information for Online Stock Traders
- 03/12/09 11:31 PM
you have been thinking about purchasing a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust), make sure you know what you are getting into before you make the purchase. A lot of people read up a bit on the various investments they are considering and then make purchases because they like the way something sounds.
With stock, bond and mutual fund purchases this may be a normal thing, but when you are doing real estate investing you should do more research, and it's easy.
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The first thing you should get to know when you are considering a REIT … (1 comments)
reits: REITs: Eco Friendly Real Estate Investing
- 03/12/09 11:28 PM
There are a lot of people who well understand the importance of taking a note of the carbon footprint they are leaving on the planet these days. Some of these same people would love to be members of the investment market, but worry about the impact they may be having on the planet, especially if they are thinking of investing in real estate.
Believe it or not you can make money investing in real estate and still be green. You just have to know how to do it and where to look.
These days many real estate investors are … (0 comments)
reits: Real Estate Stock Market: Getting to Know Two Kinds Of REITs
- 03/08/09 09:54 AM
By now, you may have heard of REITs. If not, this stands for real estate investment trusts. These are essentially funds that you can purchase shares of to build, buy or manage real estate holdings. Annually, the bulk of the profits from the real estate holdings are used to send dividends to the shareholders.
Generally there are two kinds of REITs - Property Owning and Mortgage.
Many of the most popular REITs fit into the first category - property owning. These are REITs that use their funding to purchase properties and then make a profit from those properties that … (0 comments)
As you are considering what stocks, bonds, mutual funds, REITs and other commodities from the stock market to put into your investment portfolio, you may well be wondering how you can narrow down which will be the best investments for your future. Finding the answer to this question is as easy as any of the sporting playoffs that you see on TV. Here's how to do it.;)
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