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Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF
GQRE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.74% | -2.10% | +5.61% | +5.11% | +32.92% | +6.90% |
| Flows | +$46M | +$56M | +$94M | +$70M | +$99M | +$100M |
Characteristics
The Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF is built to track the Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index - GTR - 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 | Northern Trust |
| N° of holdings | 135 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 5, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 135
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.00% | +10.74% | +13.44% | +15.14% |
Max drawdown | -7.30% | -9.71% | -14.32% | -34.80% |
Max drawdown duration | 51d | 116d | 300d | 1503d |
Time to recover | N/A | 91d | 105d | 841d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GQRE?
GQRE is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Northern Trust.
What index does GQRE track?
GQRE tracks the Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index - GTR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does GQRE invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Global REIT Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of GQRE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GQRE is 0.46%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GQRE launched?
GQRE was launched on November 5, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GQRE?
GQRE is issued by Northern Trust.
What is the AUM of GQRE?
As of September 17, 2026, GQRE manages $449.28 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GQRE performed recently?
As of September 17, 2026, GQRE delivered a return of -3.74% over the past month (1M performance), -2.1% over the past three months (3M), and 5.61% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GQRE?
As of September 17, 2026, GQRE has seen net flows of +$46M in the past month (1M flow) and +$94M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GQRE pay dividends?
As of September 17, 2026, GQRE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.44%.
How many holdings are in GQRE
As of July 31, 2026, GQRE holds 135 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GQRE?
As of July 31, 2026, GQRE holds 135 securities, with 43.73% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GQRE?
As of July 31, 2026, GQRE holds a portfolio of 135 underlyings, with its largest positions including Equinix, Inc., Prologis, Inc. and Welltower, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GQRE invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, GQRE has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Japan.
What sectors or themes does GQRE focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, GQRE is primarily exposed to Finance.
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