Key Highlights

  • The fund holds 343 developed-market real estate companies with increased green certification exposure.
  • Welltower, Prologis and Realty Income are among the largest positions.
  • Net asset value is $28.75, after a one-day gain of $0.46, or 1.62%.
  • The expense ratio is 0.30%, and distributions are paid semi-annually.

Real estate investors interested in environmental considerations have a specialized option in the iShares Environmentally Aware Real Estate ETF (NASDAQ:ERET). Figures in this article are current to November 9, 2026. The fund seeks to track an index of developed-market real estate Investment trusts with increased exposure to green certification and energy efficiency relative to the parent index. Shares trade on Nasdaq and have been listed since November 2022.

Fund Fact

Detail

Exchange and ticker

NASDAQ: ERET

Fund inception

November 15, 2022

Net assets

$13.8 million

Net asset value

$28.75

Daily NAV change

+$0.46 (+1.62%)

Expense ratio

0.30%

30-day SEC yield

3.06%

Distribution frequency

Semi-annual

Number of holdings

343

Holdings and Property Focus

Welltower accounts for about 7.9% of market value, Prologis 5.4% and Realty Income 5.1%. Equinix, Simon Property Group and Public Storage follow, giving the portfolio a mix of healthcare, logistics, data center, retail and self-storage properties.

The index includes non-U.S. developed-market REITs, such as Goodman Group of Australia, so the fund's exposure extends beyond American property companies.

Screens and Sustainability Metrics

The fund applies Business involvement screens for controversial weapons, oil sands extraction, small arms, thermal coal and tobacco. Business involvement data reported for the fund show zero exposure across the listed categories.

The fund's sustainability data also report a weighted average carbon intensity and an implied temperature rise metric. These measures describe the portfolio's climate profile, but they do not indicate future performance or risk.

Trading, Costs and Real Estate Risk

The net asset value rose $0.46 in the latest session, a gain of 1.62%. Net Assets are small at about $13.8 million, and average Volume of roughly 1,500 shares indicates thin trading. The 30-day median bid-ask spread of 0.37% is wider than many broad REIT funds.

The expense ratio is 0.30%, and distributions are paid semi-annually. The 30-day SEC Yield of 3.06% reflects a moderate income profile. REITs are sensitive to interest rates, economic conditions and Credit access.

Final Word

The iShares Environmentally Aware Real Estate ETF offers a developed-market REIT portfolio tilted toward green certification and energy efficiency. Its screens, moderate fee and semi-annual income define its character, while its small asset base affects trading. Investors will weigh the environmental tilt against their broader real estate and income objectives.