‘ Real Estate ’

Daiwa launches core Japan REIT ETF

Feb 13th, 2019 | By
One AM launches Japanese REIT ETF on Tokyo Stock Exchange

Daiwa Asset Management has launched the Daiwa Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Core Index ETF (2528 JP) on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The fund is linked to the Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Core Index, providing exposure to real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed on TSE.


BlackRock lists accumulating share classes of European and Asian property ETFs

Dec 18th, 2018 | By
FinEx launches first REIT ETF on Moscow Exchange

BlackRock has listed accumulating share classes on Deutsche Börse Xetra for two existing ETFs that provide exposure to European and Asian real estate companies. The new share classes of the iShares European Property Yield UCITS ETF and iShares Asia Property Yield UCITS ETF provide investors with the option to re-invest income payments received from the funds.


FTSE Russell launches green real estate indices

Dec 12th, 2018 | By
David Harris, Head of Sustainable Investment at FTSE Russell

FTSE Russell has unveiled the FTSE EPRA Nareit Green Index series, a new series of real estate indices that tilt towards energy-efficient and renewables-linked properties. David Harris, Head of Sustainable Investment at FTSE Russell, commented, “As the low carbon transition accelerates, it is imperative for investors to navigate climate-related risks and opportunities…the new green real estate index series from FTSE Russell will help the market to drive an ambitious sustainability agenda and provide investors with innovative tools to assist in this transition.”


VanEck lists nine Think ETFs on Xetra

Dec 12th, 2018 | By
VanEck cross-lists ThinkCapital ETFs on Xetra

VanEck has cross-listed nine Think ETFs onto Deutsche Börse’s Xetra platform. The ETFs, which maintain primary listings on Euronext Amsterdam, offer a mix of equity, fixed income and real estate exposure and follow VanEck’s acquisition of Netherlands-based ThinkCapital at the beginning of the year.


Cloud Atlas builds out offering on JSE with Africa ex-SA real estate ETF

Jun 4th, 2018 | By
Maurice Madiba, chief executive officer of Cloud Atlas Investments

Cloud Atlas Investments, a South Africa-based ETF issuer, has launched the Cloud Atlas Limited AMI Real Estate ex-SA ETF (AMIRE SJ) on Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The new fund invests in prime real estate companies listed on the African continent excluding South Africa. “Having an ETF of this nature really lifts the profile of African markets which are otherwise over-looked in favour of developed markets like the US and Europe,” said Maurice Madiba, chief executive officer of Cloud Atlas Investments.


VanEck launches actively managed real asset allocation ETF

Apr 11th, 2018 | By
JP Morgan converts $1.1bn REIT-focused mutual fund to an ETF

VanEck has unveiled the VanEck Vectors Real Asset Allocation ETF (RAAX US) on NYSE Arca. The actively managed fund seeks to provide an inflation-hedge and a play on global growth through exposure to a range of real asset investments.


Harvest Portfolios launches actively managed financials income ETF on TSX

Mar 29th, 2018 | By
Michael Kovacs, President & Chief Executive Officer of Harvest

Canadian fund manager Harvest Portfolios has launched the Harvest Banks & Buildings Leaders Income ETF (HCBB CN), an actively managed equity ETF focused on income-paying financial and real estate stocks. “We want to provide our Canadian investors with convenient and lower cost access to our longest running income strategy,” commented Michael Kovacs, president & chief executive officer of Harvest.


Vident Financial launches US real estate ETF on NYSE

Mar 27th, 2018 | By
Nuveen launches US short-term REIT ETF

US ETF provider Vident Financial has launched the US Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY US), a rules-based fund that uses stable geographic and property type targets to provide diversified exposure to US real estate.


Invesco knocks down fee on PowerShares Active US Real Estate ETF

Mar 12th, 2018 | By
Invesco knocks down fees on Active US Real Estate fund

Invesco is to take a chunk out of the management fee on its NYSE Arca-listed PowerShares Active US Real Estate ETF (PSR US), knocking it down from 0.80% to 0.35% as of 1 April 2018.


Vanguard REIT ETF changes its index

Feb 9th, 2018 | By
Source launches real estate ETF on Deutsche Börse

Vanguard has changed the underlying index for the Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ US) from the MSCI US REIT Index to the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Transition Index, including a broader scope of real estate related companies such as those involved in services and development.