In the realm of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), local South African REITs have struggled to keep up with their global counterparts. The reasons for this underperformance are numerous and complex, painting a vivid picture of a market fraught with challenges and uncertainties.

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REIT ETFs (Real Estate Investment Trust Exchange-Traded Funds) are investment funds that are traded on stock exchanges and invest primarily in real estate investment trusts (REITs). These ETFs offer investors a way to invest in real estate without having to buy, manage, or finance properties directly. Instead, they own shares in REITs, which are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate.

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