3 reasons to invest in real estate

Clients looking for something more than a plain vanilla asset mix should consider adding real estate to their portfolios. It has three key advantages:

• Low correlations to conventional holdings, adding diversification
• Reliable income stream
• Provides a hedge against inflation

Check out these articles on how to build a strong real estate allocation:

Back to the land: Investing in real estate

Real (estate) income: A haven from volatility

How to build a real estate empire

Seeking yield? Think real estate

The pros of private real estate

Tap emerging market real estate

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