The total returns of the FTSE Nareit All REITs Index in 2019 were at their highest annual level since 2006, as a lower interest rate environment and solid fundamentals provided broad support to the industry.
The FTSE Nareit All REITs Index rose 0.8% in December, while the S&P 500 gained 3.0% during the same period. For 2019, the FTSE Nareit All REITs Index gained 28.1% while the S&P 500 rose 31.5%. In 2006, REIT returns were 34.4% higher.
