How REITs Provide Protection Against Inflation
May 17, 2021 | Nicole Funari | Nareit
As the economy begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, worries about inflation are beginning to surface in the press and among investors. REITs provide natural protection against inflation. Real estate rents and values tend to increase when prices do, due in part to the fact that many leases are tied to inflation. This supports REIT dividend growth and provides a reliable stream of income even during inflationary periods.