Passive investing in emerging markets

Passive investing in emerging markets, via MSCI EM ETFs, recorded $4.7 billion inflows in March If you want to start earning steady passive income this October, buying shares of Realty Income (NYSE: O) is an ideal starting point. The real estate investment trust ( REIT ) provides a high-yielding monthly dividend, which it has consistently increased for decades. Realty Income's proven record of dividend growth provides confidence, making it an ideal dividend stock to consider buying this month to generate recurring passive income in the years to come. The real surprise? Active managers outperformed passive funds far more often than headlines might suggest. Passive investing in REIT index funds climbed 7% YTD on commercial property market recovery signals. Low leverage ratios and growing rental yields are seen boosting total return approaches for asset allocators.