REIT Index

A REIT Index is a financial tool that tracks the performance of a group of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate, such as shopping malls, apartments, or office buildings. The index provides investors with a benchmark to gauge how the overall REIT market is performing, similar to how stock market indices like the S&P 500 track stock performance. It offers a way to evaluate trends in real estate investments without owning individual properties and helps investors make informed decisions about real estate-related assets.