South African REITs are thriving in a changing economic landscape

By Edward West | Published 13h ago

These favourable prospects have also been acknowledged by investors on the JSE, as REITs made a strong recovery in October 2024 and have outpaced other asset classes, delivering a 34% return year-to-date. In comparison, the broader equity market has returned 15. 9%, while South African bonds have gained 16. 7%.