The U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) industry has sustained the improving trend this year, driven by a largely increased inflow of funds as institutional investors allocated more capital to the industry. This has helped the group generate market-beating returns. The FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Index had total returns of 6.3% in the first quarter [...] (HCP) REIT Industry & Stock Outlook – June 2011 – Industry Outlook