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First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ETF
FRI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.28% | +10.06% | +23.02% | +24.25% | +40.24% | +30.48% |
| Flows | +$13M | +$24M | +$21M | +$15M | +$40M | +$26M |
Characteristics
The First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ETF is built to track the S&P United States REIT Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 126 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 8, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 126
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.49% | +13.72% | +16.84% | +18.91% |
Max drawdown | -3.78% | -7.64% | -18.74% | -31.41% |
Max drawdown duration | 13d | 44d | 434d | 1496d |
Time to recover | 8d | 20d | 304d | 834d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FRI?
FRI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FRI track?
FRI tracks the S&P United States REIT Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FRI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US REIT Equities. It is part of the segment: US Real Estate.
What is the expense ratio of FRI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FRI is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FRI launched?
FRI was launched on May 8, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FRI?
FRI is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FRI?
As of July 24, 2026, FRI manages $203.21 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FRI performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, FRI delivered a return of 5.28% over the past month (1M performance), 10.06% over the past three months (3M), and 23.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FRI?
As of July 24, 2026, FRI has seen net flows of +$13M in the past month (1M flow) and +$21M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FRI pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, FRI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.33%.
How many holdings are in FRI
As of June 30, 2026, FRI holds 126 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FRI?
As of June 30, 2026, FRI holds 126 securities, with 58.76% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FRI?
As of June 30, 2026, FRI holds a portfolio of 126 underlyings, with its largest positions including Welltower, Inc., Prologis, Inc. and Simon Property Group, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FRI invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, FRI has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FRI focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, FRI is primarily exposed to Finance.
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