iShares Core US REIT ETF

USRT

Market cap $3.12B

Overview Fund Activity

58.17 USD

-0.84

1.42%

At close Updated Sep 16, 2:16 PM EDT

1 day

-1.42%

5 days

-0.68%

1 month

3.88%

3 months

2.36%

6 months

0.21%

Year to date

2.43%

1 year

-7.17%

5 years

25.12%

10 years

32.11%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

11% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 137 | Existing positions reduced: 123

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.9B [Q1] → $1.84B (-$63.8M) [Q2]

5% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 37 | Existing positions closed: 39

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 370 [Q1] → 360 (-10) [Q2]

2.96% less ownership

Funds ownership: 66.58% [Q1] → 63.63% (-2.96%) [Q2]

13% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 15 [Q1] → 13 (-2) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound

U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this week, surging into the weekend after surprisingly dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, who hinted at imminent rate cuts. Powell used his final Jackson Hole speech as Fed Chair to deliver a clear policy pivot, an unexpected reversal after months of insistence that tariff-related inflation warranted a hawkish framework. Markets were equally relieved by the policy-focused nature of Powell's speech amid speculation that the address may be used instead as a potential defiant sermon on central bank independence.

Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound

The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition

After a strong June (+2.56%), the REIT sector recovery stalled in July (-1.17%) as REITs fell to a -6.42% year-to-date return. Micro cap REITs (-0.20%) outperformed in July while mid caps (-1.18%), small caps (-1.33%) and large caps (-1.55%) averaged slightly deeper negative returns. 60.65% of REIT securities had a negative total return in July.

The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition

USRT: Hold For Resilient Returns In A Volatile REIT Market

I rate USRT as a hold: it's diversified, low-cost, and steady, but lacks compelling growth to justify a buy rating right now. USRT offers sectoral diversification and exposure to resilient trends like logistics, senior housing, retail, multifamily, and data centers, enhancing portfolio resilience. Despite industry-leading low volatility and decent returns, USRT's performance doesn't significantly outpace risk free assets, making it less attractive in a high-rate environment.

USRT: Hold For Resilient Returns In A Volatile REIT Market

Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard

A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. Disinflation was a surprisingly common thread across second-quarter results, with the majority of the upside revisions being driven by improved expense expectations - the highest quantity of expense reductions ever. Healthcare REITs were notable upside standouts as senior housing fundamentals remained stellar, while skilled nursing REITs received some good news on the policy front via healthy CMS Medicare rate increases.

Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard

Behind The (Revised) Curve

U.S. equity markets fell sharply this week, while benchmark interest rates retreated to three-month lows, after revised employment data showed that job growth was far weaker than initially reported. The BLS payrolls report showed softer-than-expected hiring in July and the steepest two-month downward revisions to jobs growth since 2020, raising concern that the Fed may be "behind the curve." The downward revisions came days after Fed Chair Powell used it as the primary evidence for "solid" labor markets, which justified the FOMC's decision to keep rates in "restrictive" territory.

Behind The (Revised) Curve

Return-To-Office Shift Fuels Potential Turnaround For Office REITs

Return to office mandates are providing a boost to REITs. Some deal activity has also been a tailwind. Tariffs and slowing residential rent growth remain headwinds.

Return-To-Office Shift Fuels Potential Turnaround For Office REITs

Why Consider U.S. REITs Now?

Most US REITs make nearly 90% of their revenue domestically, compared to 72% for typical U.S. stocks. Healthcare, residential, and needs-based retail are less affected by trade disruptions, while office, lodging, and timber are more vulnerable. They're trading at a -2.79x earnings multiple discount to US stocks - one of the widest gaps in decades.

Why Consider U.S. REITs Now?

The State Of REITs: July 2025 Edition

REITs had another month of recovery in June (+2.56% average total return), but despite back-to-back gains remain in negative territory YTD (-5.65%). Micro cap REITs (+7.19%) outperformed for the first time this year in June, while small caps (+2.99%), mid caps (+1.80%) and large caps (+0.03%) saw smaller gains. 63.87% of REIT securities had a positive total return in June.

The State Of REITs: July 2025 Edition

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The State Of REITs: June 2025 Edition

REITs saw a month of recovery in May (+2.08%), but still have a long way to go to get back into the black in 2025 with an average -7.33% return. Micro cap REITs (-0.73%) continued to struggle, while small caps (+4.28%), mid-caps (+1.83%) and large caps (+0.91%) saw gains. 62.58% of REIT securities had a positive total return in May.

The State Of REITs: June 2025 Edition

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