Easterly Global Real Estate Fund Class A (JAREX)

Overview

The company specializes in investment funds focused on the real estate sector. It operates with a strategic approach to investing, allocating a significant portion of its assets towards real estate and related issuers. This focus extends to investments that offer exposure to the real estate market, including derivatives and other financial instruments that mimic the economic characteristics of direct real estate investments. A distinctive feature of the company's investment strategy is its commitment to international diversification. It ensures that at least 40% of its net assets are invested in securities from issuers based in a minimum of three different foreign countries, underscoring its global perspective on real estate investment.

Products and Services

The company's products and services are designed to provide investors with robust opportunities in the real estate sector, leveraging both direct investments and derivatives to achieve diversification and exposure. Here are the primary offerings:

• Real Estate Securities Investment: At the core of its services, the company invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities issued by real estate and real estate-related companies. This strategy is geared towards investors seeking exposure to the real estate market through a diversified portfolio of securities.
• Derivatives and Economic Instruments: In addition to direct investments, the company also engages in derivatives and other financial instruments that possess economic characteristics similar to real estate securities. This approach allows for flexible exposure to the real estate market, potentially mitigating risks and enhancing returns.
• Global Investment Strategy: A significant aspect of the company’s strategy is its international focus. By committing at least 40% of its net assets to investments in securities of issuers located in at least three foreign countries, the company offers investors a broadened horizon, tapping into the potential of the global real estate market.