NAREIT

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  Retail REITs See Rising Occupancy, Says Analyst

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  March 25, 2012

  Some should have higher year-over-year occupancy levels in the first quarter as well as for 2012, according to Robert McMillian of S&P Capital IQ.

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  How to Protect Portfolios With REITs

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  March 19, 2012

  NAREIT study using Morningstar analysis shows that a 14-20% REIT allocation can both protect wealth and boost returns.

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  Using REITs for Current Yields: Portfolio Fix

  By Vaughan Scully, Standard & Poor's  |  September 10, 2011

  REITs offer a compelling blend of decent current yield and future price appreciation.

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  Top Portfolio Products: American Century Rolls Out Real-Estate Fund, Allianz Launches New Fixed Index Annuity

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 7, 2011

  Real-estate returns were up slightly in July, experts note, while the S&P was down.