REITs Vs. MLPs Vs. BDCs: The Best Place To Invest Today

Income investors have more choices than ever. REITs, MLPs, and BDCs each fit different markets. Today's best value may be hiding in BDCs.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

The Only 2 REITs I Would Buy Now For Retirement Income

In theory, REITs should deliver abnormal returns when inflation runs hot. In practice, REITs have barely registered positive returns. While I am not overly bullish on REITs (to say the least), I still see some exceptions that might be worth scooping up.

Seeking Alpha • 21 hours ago

3 Undervalued Vanguard ETFs to Buy Before the End of July

The default Vanguard trade in 2026 has been simple: Buy Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) or Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:VTI), ride the S&P 500 and let the Magnificent Seven do the heavy lifting.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 23, 2026

How To Avoid Big Losses When Investing In REITs

Big REIT losses often share the same warning signs. Overleverage can turn setbacks into disasters. Oversupply can crush even blue-chip REITs.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2026

Real Estate ETFs: How Do Vanguard Real Estate ETF and Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF Compare?

Vanguard Real Estate ETF provides exposure to domestic REITs, whereas Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF targets property markets outside the United States Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF features a lower expense ratio of 0.10% compared to 0.13% for Vanguard Real Estate ETF Vanguard Real Estate ETF has demonstrated significantly higher 1-year total returns and maintains a much larger assets under management (AUM)

The Motley Fool • Jul 22, 2026

Battle of Real Estate ETFs: Vanguard Real Estate ETF Offers Lower Fees, While FlexShares Global Quality REIT Fund Delivers International Exposure

Vanguard Real Estate ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.13% compared to 0.46% for FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 4.10% Both funds maintain similar risk profiles with 5-year maximum drawdowns exceeding 34.00%

The Motley Fool • Jul 22, 2026

VNQ vs. REET: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) focuses on U.S. markets, while the iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) spreads its bets across developed and emerging real estate markets worldwide. REET has delivered a higher one-year return with a slightly lower maximum drawdown over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 22, 2026

The REIT Recovery Broadens Beyond Rates

As REIT earnings season kicks into gear this week, we preview results and major sector trends based on recent operating indicators, company commentary, and real estate market data. REITs enter earnings season with solid momentum, outperforming the market despite elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical volatility, as investors refocus on earnings growth, property fundamentals, dividends, M&A, and capital allocation. Encouraging green shoots have become more plentiful, including resilient hotel demand, robust senior housing growth, improving apartment and industrial fundamentals, and a rebound in retail leasing following a softer Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

4 Passive-Income ETFs Built for Long-Term Buy-and-Hold Investors

Most people use traditional stocks and bonds to generate income. Real estate, preferreds, and covered calls can also help.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026

Potential Earnings Are Not Reflected In REIT Multiples

The REIT market overvalues recent 'kinetic' earnings growth and undervalues 'potential' forward earnings, creating mispricings across sectors. Data center REITs like DLR, EQIX, and BXDC trade at premium multiples, but current earnings momentum may be cyclical rather than sustainable. JAN, CTO, and UMH offer significant built-in AFFO/share growth potential not yet recognized by the market, trading at attractive valuations.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026