Check Out A REIT That Just Brought Back Its Dividend After Years - And Another High Yielder In The Sector Real Estate Investment Trust REITs have emerged as an efficient diversification strategy to hedge against inflation, offering high dividend yields, strong long-term returns, and liquidity. Unfortunately, higher interest rates tend to make high dividend yields from REITs less attractive when compared to the risk-free rate. On the other hand, rising interest rates signal economic growth and inflation, which are both positive for REITs. During high inflation environments, real estate owners can charge more in rents, historically causing dividend growth during high inflation. Lastly, economic growth signals higher occupancy rates, enabling REITs to generate more earnings, cash flows, and dividends. Hersha Hospitality is amongst the non-dividend paying REITs that just reinstated its dividends. Hersha Hospitality … Full story available on Benzinga.com