Reader says... I recently started buying REITs and following online blogs online. I do my own diligence which I think is sound but cannot help but be worried when I see negative things about REITs being posted. Classic consumer economics behaviour from me cos scared Liao lol. Anyway, I know there is a difference between Traders and investors. There is one particular trader that says REITs and dividend stocks will suffer soon. Should I be concerned? Because my investment strategy is buy and hold. AK says... It depends on what you are looking for and if your investments can deliver. In an inflationary environment,(interest rates should go up and, naturally,) bonds will suffer but we should not mix up bonds and REITs. They are not the same thing ......