REIT returns rebounded in January, and outpaced the broader market, as volatility continues to be a major factor.
The total returns of the FTSE Nareit All REITs Index rose 11.4 percent in January, while the S&P 500 rose 8.0 percent. The total returns of the FTSE Nareit Mortgage REIT Index gained 9.1 percent, while the yield on the 10-year Treasury note lost 0.1 percent.
In December, the FTSE Nareit All REITs Index fell 7.7 percent.