Abstract:

This study presented a need to evaluate the investment performance of Real Estate Investment Trust shares and Money Deposit bank shares in Nigeria using dividend yields between 2013 to 2022. The aim of the study was to determine the mean annual dividend yields of both investment media and subsequently compare the relative performance so as to enable investors make informed decisions about their choice of investment. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the dividend yield of both investment platforms over the last ten years, from 2013 to 2022 and to determine whether or not REIT shares outperformed Money Deposit Bank shares in dividend yield between 2013 to 2022.The methodology of data sample technique used was the purposive sampling technique, quantitative method of data collection was used to gather, assemble and collate data from the annual reports of selected of Real Estate Investment Trust and Money Deposit bank companies as well as through special publications of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Descriptive statistical techniques (Mean, standard deviation) were employed in analysing the data. The study found out that the performance of REITs shares showed a mean return of 5.275% over the ten years, this was compared to that of the performance of Money Deposit bank shares at 8.632% over the same ten years, showing under-performance. The study also found out that investments in Money Deposit Bank shares are much riskier than investment in REITs between 2013 to 2022. The study recommended that investment appraisal should be carried out before a decision is made towards embarking on such investment. It was also suggested that stakeholders in REIT should create an enabling environment for REIT to thrive in Nigeria.