8. First Industrial Realty Trust

This fully integrated, self-advised real estate investment trust (FR) owns, manages, acquires, develops, and redevelops industrial properties across the U.S.

Price (7/15/08): 25.31

Dividend Yield: 11.3%

S&P Investment Rank: 4 STARS (buy)

S&P Insight: S&P thinks First Industrial's continuing expansion overseas should benefit from expanding international trade.