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iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF
IYR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.75% | +5.22% | +7.61% | +11.17% | +28.51% | +16.47% |
| Flows | -$220M | -$257M | -$583M | +$577M | +$814M | -$2.07B |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF is built to track the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index TR - 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 | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 62 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 12, 2000 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 62
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.84% | +13.28% | +16.76% | +18.73% |
Max drawdown | -8.50% | -8.50% | -17.49% | -33.67% |
Max drawdown duration | 44d | 44d | 141d | 1576d |
Time to recover | 20d | 20d | 49d | N/A |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 IYR?
IYR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IYR track?
IYR tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index TR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does IYR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Real Estate Equities. It is part of the segment: US Real Estate.
What is the expense ratio of IYR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IYR is 0.38%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IYR launched?
IYR was launched on June 12, 2000, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IYR?
IYR is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IYR?
As of April 27, 2026, IYR manages $4.04 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IYR performed recently?
As of April 27, 2026, IYR delivered a return of 8.75% over the past month (1M performance), 5.22% over the past three months (3M), and 7.61% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IYR?
As of April 27, 2026, IYR has seen net flows of -$220M in the past month (1M flow) and -$583M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IYR pay dividends?
As of April 27, 2026, IYR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.23%.
How many holdings are in IYR
As of March 31, 2026, IYR holds 62 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IYR?
As of March 31, 2026, IYR holds 62 securities, with 63.05% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IYR?
As of March 31, 2026, IYR holds a portfolio of 62 underlyings, with its largest positions including WELLTOWER INC, PROLOGIS REIT and EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IYR invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, IYR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does IYR focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, IYR is primarily exposed to Real Estate.
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