S&P 500 vs Dow Equity REITs Total Return

Are stocks or REITs (i.e. real estate) a better investment?

Today’s chart answers that question by presenting the total return trend for both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Equity REIT Index.

Today’s chart illustrates that, so far this century, REITs (orange line) have outperformed stocks (blue line).

Over the past decade, however, stocks have gained ground.

Currently, REITs are testing bear market lows.

S&P 500 vs Dow Equity REITs Total Return