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CSREvsFRIETF Comparison

ETF 1
CSRE

Cohen & Steers Real Estate Active ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.08%
VS
ETF 2
FRI

First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Real Estate
-0.2%

Cohen & Steers Real Estate Active ETF (CSRE) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ETF (FRI) is part of the US Real Estate segment. CSRE's top 3 sector exposures are Real Estate, Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. In contrast, FRI's top sector exposures are Real Estate,  CSRE is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.8%, versus 0.49% for FRI. CSRE is up 11.18% year-to-date (YTD) with +$153M in YTD flows. FRI performs better with 13.39% YTD performance, and -$3M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CSRE and FRI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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CSRE vs FRI performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
CSRE
FRI
+9.46%+10.21%
+8.54%+10.20%
+11.18%+13.39%
+15.21%+18.47%
n/a+38.83%
n/a+30.10%
Flows
CSRE
FRI
+$49M-$3M
+$118M-$8M
+$153M-$3M
+$301M-$4M
-+$10M
-+$68M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
CSRE
FRI
+14.80%+14.23%
+12.94%+13.25%
n/a+16.99%
n/a+18.98%
Max drawdown
CSRE
FRI
-8.48%-7.64%
-8.48%-7.64%
n/a-18.74%
n/a-31.41%
Max drawdown duration
CSRE
FRI
42d44d
42d44d
n/a434d
n/a1496d
Trading data

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CSRE
FRI
Last sale
5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
$28.66
$30.83
Previous close
04/29/2026
$28.65
$30.89
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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CSRE
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CSRE
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
CSRE
FRI
Last price
$28.66
$30.83
1D performance
+0.03%
-0.19%
AuM$353.29 M$165.19 M
E/R0.8%0.49%
Characteristics
CSRE
FRI
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderCohen & SteersFirst Trust
Benchmark-S&P United States REIT Index
N° of holdings39112
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 6, 2025May 8, 2007
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

CSRE
USA
90.13%
Other
9.87%
FRI
USA
96.29%
Other
3.71%

Sectors

CSRE
Real Estate
92.48%
Other
7.52%
FRI
Real Estate
93.43%
Other
6.57%
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Diversification

CSRE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

70.57%
FRI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.4%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
CSRE
WELLTOWER INC
15.03%
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
9.74%
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL
6.65%
EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT
6.02%
PROLOGIS REIT
4.64%
AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT
3.36%
ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST INC
3.36%
OUTFRONT MEDIA INC
3.19%
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES REIT
2.87%
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE REIT
2.86%
IRON MOUNTAIN
2.85%
SBA COMMUNICATIONS
2.77%
PUBLIC STORAGE REIT
2.68%
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT
2.33%
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES REIT
2.22%
FRI
WELLTOWER INC
11.30%
PROLOGIS REIT
10.09%
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT
4.86%
EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT
4.84%
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
4.75%
REALTY INCOME REIT
4.64%
PUBLIC STORAGE REIT
3.55%
VENTAS REIT
3.17%
IRON MOUNTAIN
2.43%
VICI PROPERTIES INC
2.39%
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE REIT
2.29%
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES REIT
1.90%
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL REIT
1.67%
ESSEX PROPERTY REIT
1.28%
WP CAREY INC
1.24%
Frequently asked questions about CSRE and FRI

How have the CSRE and FRI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, CSRE is up 11.18% year-to-date (YTD), while FRI has returned 13.39%. That puts FRI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: CSRE or FRI?

Year-to-date, the CSRE ETF saw +$153M in flows, compared to -$3M for FRI.

Which ETF is more volatile: CSRE or FRI?

Over the past year, CSRE had a volatility of 12.94%, while FRI experienced 13.25%.

Which ETF is bigger: CSRE or FRI?

As of April 29, 2026, CSRE holds $353.29 M in assets under management (AUM), while FRI manages $165.19 M.

What sectors do the CSRE and FRI ETFs invest in?

CSRE leans toward sectors like Real Estate. Meanwhile, FRI focuses on Real Estate.

What are the top holdings of the CSRE ETF and FRI ETF?

CSRE top holdings include WELLTOWER INC, DIGITAL REALTY REIT and CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL. FRI holds in its top three: WELLTOWER INC, PROLOGIS REIT and SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT.

Which ETF is more diversified: CSRE or FRI?

CSRE holds 39 securities with 70.57% of its assets in the top 15. FRI has 128 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.4%.

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