ADVANTAGES TO TIMBERLAND

1. Timber has consistently and significantly outperformed the S&P since 1987, according to the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF). In the past 20 years, the timber index has produced average annual returns of more than 15 percent, compared with less than 12 percent for the S&P.
2. Commodity with steady demand that does well during stock market declines because it is not correlated to the market. Its returns reliably outperform the market, and its value increases over time, even without investor input.
3. Price of timber has consistently beaten inflation and is a proven inflation hedge. Over the last century timber prices have risen at 3.3% above the rate of inflation.
4. Provides asset diversification.
5. Provides income from a variety of sources.
6. Provides environmental benefits.

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