iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index composed of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and similar entities from developed and emerging markets. The ETF is managed by BlackRock through its iShares platform and trades under the ticker REET on NYSE Arca.

Classified as a global equity ETF focused on the real estate sector, REET aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of the securities included in its reference index. The fund follows a passive management strategy, structuring its portfolio to replicate the composition and weighting methodology defined by the tracked index.

REET tracks the FTSE EPRA Nareit Global REITs Index, which consists of publicly listed real estate companies worldwide, with emphasis on REIT structures.

Constituents are weighted by float-adjusted market capitalization, subject to eligibility and liquidity criteria. The index undergoes periodic reviews, including rebalancing and constituent changes, which are mirrored in the ETF’s holdings.

Diversification and sector exposure

REET provides broad exposure to the global real estate sector, including multiple property types and business models such as:

• Commercial real estate.
• Residential properties.
• Industrial real estate.
• Logistics assets.
• Retail properties.
• Specialized real estate segments.

This composition allows investors to access different real estate cycles and income profiles across global markets.

Structure and costs

REET shares trade on the secondary market on NYSE Arca, while creation and redemption occur through authorized participants, supporting alignment between market price and net asset value.

The fund charges a management fee as outlined in its prospectus and does not apply a performance fee. REET distributes income periodically, primarily derived from dividends paid by the real estate companies held in its portfolio.

History and evolution of the ETF

The iShares Global REIT ETF was launched in 2014 during a period of expansion in globally diversified sector ETFs.

Since inception, REET has become a vehicle for accessing the global real estate market through a single exchange-traded instrument, maintaining its passive replication strategy.

In recent years, the ETF has reflected the impact of the pandemic on real estate markets, global interest rate tightening cycles, and structural shifts across commercial, residential, and logistics segments, while preserving its established methodology.

Additional Information

iShares Global REIT ETF (United States) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF), with assets under management totaling $4.75 billion.

Over the past 12 months, iShares Global REIT ETF recorded a return of 7.30%, with its price trading between $24.70 and $28.89 during the same period.

The ETF is traded under the ticker REET.