The recent slide in global stocks due to the triple disasters in Japan erased 2011 S&P gains. The MSCI world index has decline more than 6.77% this month all the tickers are flashing red. The Fed pledges it will continue the second round of quantitative easing by buying back more treasuries and keeping the interest rates low. The recovery is on its way but still time is needed especially in light of recent events. In addition, escalating tension in the Middle East along with the recent downgrading of Spain and Portugal by Standard & Poor?s adding downward pressure to the market. Risk is very visible at the moment.
This is an excellent time to discuss U.S. Real Estate Investment trust ETFs (US REITs). With equities domestically and internationally under pressure, having an asset class that is uncorrelated with equities can help lower risk and provide a hedge. US REITs have
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