Key Highlights

  • The fund holds 122 U.S. real estate Investment trusts across multiple property types.
  • Welltower, Prologis and Equinix are among the largest positions by market value.
  • Net asset value is $66.16, after a one-day gain of $1.08, or 1.65%.
  • The expense ratio is 0.08%, and distributions are paid quarterly.

Real estate investment trusts give investors exposure to income-producing property without direct ownership, and the iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:USRT) provides a broad, low-cost route to that segment. Figures in this article are current to November 9, 2026. The fund seeks to track an index composed of U.S. real estate equities, offering diversified access to REITs across property categories. Shares trade on NYSE Arca, and the fund has been listed since May 2007.

Fund Fact

Detail

Exchange and ticker

NYSE Arca: USRT

Fund inception

May 1, 2007

Net assets

$4.29 billion

Net asset value

$66.16

Daily NAV change

+$1.08 (+1.65%)

Expense ratio

0.08%

30-day SEC yield

3.20%

Distribution frequency

Quarterly

Number of holdings

122

Largest REIT Holdings and Property Focus

Welltower holds about 9.3% of market value, Prologis 7.1% and Equinix 6.3%. Simon Property Group, Digital Realty Trust and Public Storage follow, with weights between roughly 4% and 5%.

The mix covers healthcare housing, logistics warehouses, data centers, shopping centers, self-storage and residential properties, giving investors a cross-section of the REIT market rather than a single property specialty.

Trading Activity and Price Movement

The net asset value rose $1.08 in the latest session, or 1.65%. Shares outstanding total about 64.9 million, and the 30-day average Volume of about one million shares indicates active trading. The median bid-ask spread of 0.03% reflects narrow trading costs.

The premium to NAV stood at 0.01 in recent figures, meaning market prices sat essentially in line with net asset value.

Costs, Income and Interest Rate Exposure

The expense ratio is 0.08%, consisting of a management fee of the same amount. Quarterly distributions are paid, and the 30-day SEC Yield of 3.20% reflects a notable income profile.

REITs are influenced by interest rate movements, economic cycles and access to credit. Changes in borrowing costs can affect REIT financing and the income the trusts are able to distribute.

Final Word

The iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF offers broad REIT exposure through a low-cost structure, with quarterly income and deep trading. Its spread across property types and modest fee define its profile for income-minded investors. Investors weighing real estate will consider how REITs complement the rest of their holdings.