The Investment Case For Mortgage REITs

Most investors are familiar with equity real estate investment trusts (REITs). These companies, which own and operate physical real estate, make up most of the stock market’s real estate sector. But equity REITs aren’t the only REITs investors can buy. Mortgage REITs, or mREITs, are a lesser-known type of real estate investment trust. How do they work and who are they for? Tune in as etf.com Senior Analyst Sumit Roy sits down with Chris Acito, CEO of Gapstow Capital Partners, to discuss. Acito breaks down everything you need to know about investing in mREITs, including the risks and opportunities in the space.