3 Top REITs With 5%-Plus Yields to Bet Big On As Fed Enters Rate-Easing Cycle

The Federal Reserve's unprecedented interest rate hikes severely affected REITs, causing a 25% plunge in the S&P U.S. REIT Index, contrasting with a mere 2% loss by the S&P 500.

Despite the downturn, REITs have rebounded strongly, with the index increasing by 30% over the past year. This performance aligns closely with the S&P 500's 33% gain.

Analysts at Janus Henderson Investors noted that even as REIT stocks devalued, their earnings grew by 18%. This indicates the overall health and profitability of the sector.

Entering a rate-easing cycle, REITs have emerged as the top-performing sector in the S&P 500, achieving a 16% return since June, versus a mere 1% for the index.

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