REITs, especially XLRE, have delivered mediocre returns since the pandemic, barely outperforming T-bills and offering little upside beyond dividends. Rising interest rates and market indexation have eroded REITs' traditional advantages, making them less attractive for long-term, sleep-at-night strategies. XLRE's largest holdings show lackluster performance, with only a few contributors; the sector remains vulnerable to further downside risk.
During the last six recessions, the real estate equity sector posted positive performance in four of them, all except for 2008 and the COVID-19 crash. XLRE has a competitive expense ratio and is more concentrated in large and quality REITs, which has historically boosted its performance. Personally, I expect a controlled economic scenario, even though there is a strong atmosphere of distrust in the markets.
The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSE: XLRE) is capitalizing on trends in communications infrastructure, data centers, and AI. The fund is passively managed, following the Real Estate Select Sector Index, and excludes mortgage REITs, which is beneficial given the current state of the US housing market. XLRE has nearly $7 billion in assets under management and a low expense ratio that equals or beats its peers. The fund currently yields 3.51%.
![]() XLRE In 1 month Estimated | Other | $0.38 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 1 month ago Paid | Other | $0.38 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.26 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 7 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.43 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 10 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 24 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.39 Per Share |
![]() XLRE In 1 month Estimated | Other | $0.38 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 1 month ago Paid | Other | $0.38 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.26 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 7 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.43 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 10 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.31 Per Share |
![]() XLRE 24 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.39 Per Share |
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The fund described focuses primarily on investing in securities that constitute the index, which comprises companies classified within the Real Estate sector according to the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®). Under normal market conditions, the fund dedicates at least 95% of its total assets to securities within this index, aiming to mirror its composition and performance closely. Given its concentration on the Real Estate sector, the fund adopts a non-diversified investment strategy. This means it may allocate a larger portion of its assets to a smaller number of investments, potentially increasing the risk and volatility in comparison to diversified funds. The fund's investment approach is designed for investors seeking exposure to real estate companies, including those involved in real estate management and development, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), and other related sectors defined by GICS®.
The primary service offered by the fund is investment opportunities in companies within the Real Estate sector as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®). This encompasses a broad range of companies involved in real estate management, development, and operations, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The fund seeks to provide investors with exposure to the real estate market, aiming for growth through capital appreciation and dividends from real estate investments.
By committing at least 95% of its total assets to securities that are part of a specific real estate index, the fund employs an index-based investment strategy. This approach aims to replicate the performance of the index, which includes a selection of companies identified as leaders or significant players within the real estate sector. The index-based strategy facilitates a focused yet diversified exposure to the real estate industry, enabling investors to potentially benefit from the sector's overall growth while mitigating the risk of individual stock selection.