Storage REITs are keeping pace with the REIT average this year. According to iREIT+Hoya Capital, the REIT Equity Index has gained 9.69% YTD, with Storage REITs posting a total return of 9.18%, placing them 9th among the 18 REIT sectors. Meanwhile, the S&PAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of VNQ either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than ...