First Trust Alerian Disruptive Technology Real Estate ETF (DTRE)

Overview

The company in question is a specialized investment fund focused on the real estate sector, particularly those spaces essential for the technology and e-commerce industries. The fund's strategy is to commit at least 90% of its net assets, along with any funds borrowed for investment purposes, to acquiring common stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and depository receipts. These investments are chosen based on their inclusion in an index designed to track companies involved in owning, operating, and/or leasing infrastructure crucial to advanced communication technologies, data handling facilities, and e-commerce logistics. This focus includes entities dealing with wired and wireless communication infrastructures, data storage and processing facilities, as well as warehouses and fulfillment centers essential for e-commerce operations.

Products and Services

• Common Stocks

  Investment in shares of companies that are publicly traded on the stock exchange. These companies are primarily involved in the real estate sector, focusing on technology and e-commerce infrastructure. The fund selects stocks that form part of its targeted index, representing a diversified portfolio in this niche market.

• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

  REITs are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate across a range of property sectors. The fund invests in REITs that specifically focus on properties essential for technology and e-commerce, such as data centers, cell towers, and logistics centers. This allows investors to gain exposure to real estate markets with a growing demand due to the digital economy.

• Depository Receipts

  A type of financial instrument that represents a company's publicly traded equity. The fund includes depository receipts in its investment portfolio to access foreign companies that play a significant role in the technology and e-commerce real estate sector. By investing in these instruments, the fund can diversify its holdings internationally, tapping into the global market of high-tech real estate infrastructure.