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Investors looking to diversify their portfolios while contributing to stable, long-term income and asset growth have a number of options. Stocks, bonds and cash equivalents are the most common investment choices. Real estate should be considered the fourth asset class.
Incorporating commercial real estate into an investment portfolio has the potential to diversify, reduce risk and enhance returns, while also providing both income and capital appreciation.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) were first created by Congress in 1960 to provide a tax efficient means for individuals to invest in commercial real estate. Individuals can invest in commercial real estate through either direct ownership of real property or an investment in real estate securities, i.e. stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or REITs. Owners of commercial real estate are able to depreciate the value of property improvements over time. This depreciation expense can be used to offset ordinary income and reduce income tax.
REITs must:
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Realty Capital Securities, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), an affiliate of American Realty Capital Trust, Inc., is the dealer-manager for American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. Investors should consider a fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. The Prospectus contains this as well as other important information. Carefully read and consider the information contained in the Prospectus before you invest or send money. The information on this site must be read in conjunction with the Prospectus in order to fully understand all the implications and risks of the offering of securities to which it relates. A copy of the Prospectus must be made available to you in connection with this offering.
Properties depicted in the photographs are of assets held in either American Realty Capital's current offerings or past real estate investment programs sponsored by American Realty Capital.
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