Retail REIT stocks

The best retail REIT stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

How to buy retail REIT stocks

Sign up with an online broker or platform to invest in one of more of these retail REIT stocks.

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Use our comparison table to narrow down top brokers by fees and bonuses.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for the stock you're interested in. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol, like SPG or EPR. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Invest in the retail real estate industry today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the stock reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy fractional shares, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of a retail REIT company. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the retail real estate sector as a whole — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Compare retail REIT stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the farm industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Simon Property Group (SPG)

Simon Property Group stock opened the day at $114.08 after a previous close of $114.33. The latest price was $117.71 (25 minute delay). Simon Property Group is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD4.6 billion and employs 2,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $38,539,235,328
• P/E ratio: 32.7103
• PEG ratio: 3.0799

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2. EPR Properties (EPR)

EPR Properties stock opened the day at $48.60 after a previous close of $47.88. The latest price was $48.21 (25 minute delay). EPR Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$408.3 million and employs 53 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,567,114,496
• P/E ratio: 211.8182
• PEG ratio: 2.93

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3. Realty Income Corporation (O)

Realty Income Corporation stock opened the day at $68.76 after a previous close of $68.55. The latest price was $69.37 (25 minute delay). Realty Income Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.7 billion and employs 208 staff.

• Market capitalization: $24,994,684,928
• P/E ratio: 58.7018
• PEG ratio: 7.9576

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4. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)

Federal Realty Investment Trust stock opened the day at $107.14 after a previous close of $107.11. The latest price was $109.39 (25 minute delay). Federal Realty Investment Trust is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$827.4 million and employs 307 staff.

• Market capitalization: $8,140,532,736
• P/E ratio: 64.6667
• PEG ratio: 5.0519

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5. National Retail Properties (NNN)

National Retail Properties stock opened the day at $43.14 after a previous close of $42.97. The latest price was $43.44 (25 minute delay). National Retail Properties is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$660.7 million and employs 69 staff.

• Market capitalization: $8,078,435,328
• P/E ratio: 37.7131
• PEG ratio: 4.92

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in retail REIT stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — retail REIT stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the retail real estate industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.