07-11-2022, 03:37 PM
Why is owning the index (ie. S&P 500) recommend more so than REITs?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I believe REITs outperform the SP500 in the long-term (someone correct me if I’m wrong) with less volatility than the SP500 as well. </p> <p>Also while REITs may be tax inefficient, I believe the taxes due on the dividends can be avoided if you sign up for DRIP/automatic dividend reinvestment (again someone correct me if I’m wrong).</p> <p>So why is the whole idea generally recommended moreso than REITs?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/AlexKarter"> /u/AlexKarter </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/vw3v0w/why_is_owning_the_index_ie_sp_500_recommend_more/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/vw3v0w/why_is_owning_the_index_ie_sp_500_recommend_more/">[comments]</a></span>
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I believe REITs outperform the SP500 in the long-term (someone correct me if I’m wrong) with less volatility than the SP500 as well. </p> <p>Also while REITs may be tax inefficient, I believe the taxes due on the dividends can be avoided if you sign up for DRIP/automatic dividend reinvestment (again someone correct me if I’m wrong).</p> <p>So why is the whole idea generally recommended moreso than REITs?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/AlexKarter"> /u/AlexKarter </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/vw3v0w/why_is_owning_the_index_ie_sp_500_recommend_more/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/vw3v0w/why_is_owning_the_index_ie_sp_500_recommend_more/">[comments]</a></span>