International REITs Industry Sectors

REITs invest in the vast majority of real estate property types, covering 14 major industry sectors

Office REITs

Office REITs

Own and manage office real estate, from skyscrapers to office parks. Some focus on central business districts or specific tenant categories such as government agencies or biotechnology companies.

Gaming REITs

Gaming REITs

Focus on owning casino and entertainment properties in the form of experiential real estate assets, leased through long-term triple-net lease structures.

Industrial REITs

Industrial REITs

Own and manage industrial facilities, focusing on warehouses and distribution centers. Play an important role in e-commerce, helping to meet rapid delivery needs.

Retail REITs

Retail REITs

Own and manage retail real estate, including large regional shopping centers, outlet centers, supermarket-anchored shopping centers, etc.

Lodging/Resorts REITs

Lodging/Resorts

Own and manage hotels and resorts, serving a wide range of clients from business travelers to vacationers.

Residential REITs

Residential REITs

Own and manage various forms of residential properties, including apartment buildings, student housing, manufactured homes, and single-family homes.

Timberland REITs

Timberland REITs

Own and manage various timberland real estate, specializing in timber harvesting and sales.

Health Care REITs

Health Care REITs

Own various healthcare-related real estate, including senior living facilities, hospitals, medical office buildings, and skilled nursing facilities.

Self-Storage REITs

Self-Storage REITs

Own and manage storage facilities, renting space to individuals and businesses.

Telecom REITs

Telecom REITs

Own and manage infrastructure real estate, including fiber optic cables, wireless infrastructure, and communication towers.

Data Center REITs

Data Center REITs

Own and manage highly specialized facilities housing critical IT infrastructure, including uninterruptible power supplies, air cooling, and physical security measures.

Diversified REITs

Diversified REITs

Own and manage portfolios of multiple property types, such as office and industrial properties, suitable for investors seeking exposure to multiple asset types.

Specialty REITs

Specialty REITs

Own and manage unique property types, including movie theaters, farmland, and outdoor advertising sites that don't belong to other sectors.

Mortgage REITs

Mortgage REITs

Provide financing for income-producing real estate by purchasing or originating mortgages and mortgage-backed securities, earning income from interest.