<P> REITs can be publicly traded on major exchanges , public but non-listed , or private . The two main types of REITs are equity REITs and mortgage REITs ( mREITs ) . In November 2014 , equity REITs were recognized as a distinct asset class in the Global Industry Classification Standard by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI . The key statistics to examine the financial position and operation of a REIT are net asset value ( NAV ) , funds from operations ( FFO ) , and adjusted funds from operations ( AFFO ) . </P>
<P> REITs can be publicly traded on major exchanges , public but non-listed , or private . The two main types of REITs are equity REITs and mortgage REITs ( mREITs ) . In November 2014 , equity REITs were recognized as a distinct asset class in the Global Industry Classification Standard by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI . The key statistics to examine the financial position and operation of a REIT are net asset value ( NAV ) , funds from operations ( FFO ) , and adjusted funds from operations ( AFFO ) . </P>
which type of real estate investment trust is designed to deal exclusively in equities
which type of real estate investment trust is designed to deal exclusively in equities
equity REITs
equity REITs