What is REIT preferred stock?

REIT preferred stock Preferred stock is an unusual kind of stock, and it functions much more like a bond than a stock. Like a bond, a preferred stock pays out a regular cash dividend and has a fixed par value at which it can be redeemed.

Is the REIT preferred index a good investment?

Perhaps most important for yield-focused investors who are willing to forego the upside potential and voting rights, the REIT Preferred Index is currently paying a 2.35% yield premium over REIT common stocks.

What is the S&P preferred REIT stock index?

The S&P U.S. Preferred REIT Stock Index is designed to measure the performance of the REIT sector of the U.S. preferred stock market. S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index Family Consultation on the Potential Exclusion of Publicly Traded Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and Master Limited Partner...