Tag: Dividends
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What is a REIT?
A REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate. REITs let regular people invest in large properties—like shopping malls, office buildings, apartments, or hotels—without having to buy or manage the property themselves. REITs are traded on major stock exchanges, just like regular company stocks. This means you…
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What is a stock?
A basic question that often comes from novice investors is “What is a stock? Why would I want one?” The answer to “what is a stock?” is that a stock represents partial ownership in a company, giving the stockholder a claim on the company’s earnings and assets. When you buy a stock, you’re essentially purchasing a…