Real estate stocks have underperformed for several years. Now they are on the rebound. Real estate typically grows at about a 3 percent rate above inflation. So some inflation is good for real estate investment trust. They can raise their rents.
All stocks go in and out of favor.
They promote their funds performance hoping investors will jump on the band wagon. Yes, if you are they type of investor who likes to trade stocks or mutual funds for short-term profits. Yes, if you are an income investor who wants to diversify his or her income portfolio for the long term. No, if you want current income but can not deal with a decline in the value of your real estate stock fund. Real estate does lousy in a sluggish or poor economy.