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What is an Real Estate Investment Trust ( REIT ) ?

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Tuesday, January 16, 2001

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A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) invest in real estate or loans secured by real estate and issue shares in such investments. A Real Estate Investment Trust is similar to a closed-end mutual fund.
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