Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts: Theory and Practice - Knowledge Works lecture

Professor David Parker is a globally recognised authority on both the theory and practice of real estate investment trusts. In this lecture he discusses Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts in relation to the global financial crisis and delves into what went wrong and what can investors learn from the experience.

Comments

1. Please someone explain. How are REITs better than just normal index funds. Sure, they have only real estate, but what are the real advantages. It is not like they are more profitable. What kind of a person would invest in a REIT and why?
2. Are the same rules applicable for the Canadian/USA markets or is this just applicable in Australia?