Data Center REITs Poised to Benefit from Increased Reliance on Technology

Data centers REITs were the top performer across the REIT industry in the first quarter of 2020, and the sector is expected to remain an investor favorite going forward as the coronavirus crisis underscores its vital and expanding role in an increasingly digital economy.

Data center REIT returns rose 8.8% in the first quarter as broader markets declined. For the year to April 13, returns in the sector were 12.4% higher.