# High-Yield REITs vs. 10-Year Treasuries: Which Is the Better Buy?

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-16T22:42:52.146Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T23:17:15.618Z
Original source: [Zacks Investment Research](https://www.zacks.com/commentary/3010085/high-yield-reits-vs-10-year-treasuries-which-is-the-better-buy)
Source published: 2026-10-16T21:01:16.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs

Zacks compares high-yielding REIT shares with U.S. Treasury securities after a rise in bond yields and weakness in listed real estate. Its analysis contrasts the contractual income and maturity value of government bonds with the possibility of dividend growth and share-price recovery in REITs.

The article distinguishes property-owning REITs from leveraged mortgage REITs, whose unusually high yields can accompany financing, credit and book-value risks. It discusses several securities as examples. These comparisons and investment preferences belong to Zacks; Sequoia Research is summarizing the analysis rather than adopting its buy recommendations.

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## Research considerations

REIT news can cover acquisitions, operating results, distributions, capital raising, and liquidity. Publicly traded and nontraded structures can have different reporting and liquidity arrangements. Identify the actual vehicle before comparing an announcement with other investments.

- Which REIT or portfolio is covered, and what period does the announcement describe?
- How do the reported figures relate to debt, operating performance, distribution coverage, and liquidity?

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