Chris Barry describes the logic and history behind real-estate investment trusts (REITs). These unique investments allow traders to invest in part of a real-estate business as they would an individual stock. Barry focuses on free-standing retail stores. Like different stock sectors, REITs are diverse allowing you to invest in different types of real-estate. Investors should research REITs to know what type of sector they are investing in.

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