 Cheap REITs Got Cheaper was a prevailing theme of 2020. High-yield real estate ETFs and CEFs underperformed in 2020 on average, but there were a few strategies that proved resilient. High-Yield ETFs typically include a collection of misfits, outcasts, small-caps, and recent underachievers. CEFs add another dimension by utilizing leverage. Understanding the source of excess yield is essential. 