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Since real estate investment trusts (REITs) must distribute most of their income as dividends, they are coveted for the steady income stream they provide when the market is volatile. Also, they offer a cushion to one’s portfolio during an inflationary period. Investors’ interest in this space is evident in the ALPS Active REIT ETF’s (REIT) 14.3% returns over the past six months, versus SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF’s (SPY) 12.2% gains.
Given this backdrop, we think it could be wise to bet on the shares of fundamentally-strong REITs Brixmor Property Group Inc. (BRX), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI), Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc . (NYSE:UBA), and Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (CDR). These REITs have impressive dividend payout histories.
