Industry description
The investment seeks long-term growth through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of real estate companies. It is likely to maintain a significant portion of assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs pool money to invest in properties (equity REITs) or mortgages (mortgage REITs). The fund generally invests in equity REITs. It is non-diversified.