REITs and InvITs are acronyms for “Real Estate Investment Trusts” and “Infrastructure Investment Trusts” respectively. These financial vehicles offer instruments called REIT/InvIT units (and not named as equity shares). REITs and some InvITs  are listed on the NSE and BSE stock exchanges now and thus available to all Indian retail investors. The listed units can now be bought and sold on the exchanges at a lot size of even 1 unit, making them within easy reach of any retail investor. 

The manner of financialization of real estate assets make REITs very unique. They give investors an exposure to both types of investments– capital market investment coupled with real estate investment. Naturally, they will replicate returns and risks features of both markets. Although they are extremely lucrative, only a thorough understanding will help investors gain from this new investment avenue and we are here to help you do just that!