Investing in a real estate investment trust is as easy as buying stocks. But what exactly is a REIT? And what makes them so special?

Bio
Prosper is a self-taught financial analyst and investor with years of experience. Inspired by Benjamin Graham, he employs a value-investing school of thought throughout his analyses. This has led to Prosper developing a wealth of knowledge in equities, foreign exchange, commodities, and global macroeconomic issues.
In 2019, he completed his Law degree and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2021. Outside The Money Cog, Prosper encourages others to join the investment community through his lectures on financial literacy as well as investing strategies.
Current Holdings
NYSE:F, NYSE:ABEV, NYSE:GSAT, NASDAQ:ATER, NYSE:LTHM, NYSE:BB, NYSE:NOK, NASDAQ:SOLO, NASDAQ:RIDE, NYSE:VALE, NYSE:HPE, NASDAQ:CLOV, NYSE:EXPR, NASDAQ:AQMS, NASDAQ:IDEX
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Investing and trading are vastly different investment strategies to try and make money in the stock market. But which is more profitable?
What is income investing and is it worth it?
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What’s next for the Ferrexpo share price and its dividend?
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Rivian share price: Should I buy Rivian Automotive after its latest production result?Â
The Rivian share price is down over 66% in the past year, but is this secretly an explosive buying opportunity for long-term investors?
What are the top 10 UK stocks with the highest dividends?
Dividends are a popular way to accumulate wealth but what are the top UK stocks with the highest dividends today?
What is an investment portfolio and how do I build one?
Building an investment portfolio isn’t rocket science. Prosper Ambaka explains the core principals behind the process.
What’s the trend in the Card Factory share price?
The Card Factory share price is down over 80% in the past five years. But should I listen to analyst forecasts and buy the stock?
How do preferred shares work and what’s the difference?Â
Preferred shares have a priority over common shareholders for dividends and insolvency. So why don’t more investors buy them?
