Meet the Republic Bank Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) 👇 🏛️ What Is It? Established in 1995, the Republic Bank REIT is a collective investment scheme that puts your money directly into the real estate industry — residential properties, commercial properties, land, shares and bonds. It was designed as an alternative investment vehicle for people who want real estate exposure without buying physical property. 🇬🇭 A Ghanaian First Here's what makes this remarkable: The Republic Bank REIT is the only licensed Real Estate Investment Trust in Ghana — and it has held that position since 1995. 30 years. Still the only one. 👀 The Numbers (YTD) 🟢 YTD Return: 132.73% 🔴 3-Year Sharpe Ratio: -2.40 Extraordinary recent returns — but the negative Sharpe Ratio reminds us the journey over 3 years has been volatile. High reward often comes with high risk. 💡 Bottom Line Ghana has had a REIT since 1995 — older than most investment products many Ghanaians know today. Whether you're diversifying or exploring alternatives to fixed income, this is worth understanding. Do your due diligence before investing.