Keep tabs on your favorite ETFs with a personalized weekly tracker. Create a Watchlist now →
Industrial Real Estate Growth Opportunities
Industrial real estate is a fundamentally necessary industry for the modern-day economy, presenting investors with an interesting growth opportunity.
The real estate landscape is broad in nature, offering investors exposure to various property types such as in the retail, residential, and health care sectors. However, in recent years, there has been an increased demand for industrial real estate, due to the economic opportunities associated with it.
The COVID pandemic underlined the importance of supply chain management and industrial real estate in manufacturing, producing, storing, and distributing goods across global economies and within nations. As shipping ports on the coast of California became overwhelmed by containers coming in from China and other trading partners, the exponential rise in e-commerce during this period highlighted the need for more fulfillment centers, capable of shipping goods to consumers in a timely manner. The confluence of a global pandemic, the rise in e-commerce, and geopolitical tensions – both realized (Russia-Ukraine War) and anticipated (China-Taiwan) - led many companies to announce plans to reshore jobs to the U.S., and possibly build new factories or start new manufacturing projects as a means of mitigating supply chain risk.
Get data on 14,000+ ETFs
Access Trackinsight's reliable and comprehensive data with 500M+ points on 14,000+ ETFs.
A changing, but opportunistic landscape
As reported by CBRE in their U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook 2023, U.S. industrial leasing activity is expected to moderate in 2023 as (industrial tenant) occupiers delay expansion plans and the post-pandemic need to hold additional inventory dissipates. Also stated in the report is the projection that, e-commerce growth, supply chain transformation and location optimization will continue to drive demand for industrial space in 2023. Leading occupiers will focus on markets with strong population growth and modern distribution space to ensure quick delivery of online orders.
The U.S. government is supportive of business activity that advances industrial real estate development, as legislation, such as the Chips and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, have tax breaks and other incentives for building and investing in manufacturing centers for goods such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, and pharmaceuticals.
Investing in Industrial Real Estate
The Pace Industrial Real Estate ETF (INDS) concentrates on developed market firms that derive the bulk of their revenue from the industrial real estate sector. This includes industrial services such as warehouses and distribution centers, as well as self-storage facilities. Holdings within this ETF include Prologis, the largest industrial real estate company in the world and Rexford Industrial Realty, a firm that has concentrated ownership of industrial properties in the infill Southern California region, widely considered one of the largest and most valuable industrial markets in the United States.
Though the fund has a moderate performance track record, thus far, it has proven to be a strong performer, even during periods of heightened market volatility.
For investors interested in gaining exposure to industrial real estate, INDS provides them with comprehensive exposure to an industry that is fundamentally necessary for ongoing economic development and is positioned to grow in innovative ways in the year to come.
Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.
Latest ETF News
See all ETF newsMoneyShow Chart of the Day 3/9/2026: Tallying Up the Costs in Oil Markets
MoneyShow Chart of the Day 2/11/2026: Why THIS Indicator Could be a Key Tech Tell
MoneyShow Chart of the Day 2/2/2026: The Wildest Week in Metals Ever?
MoneyShow Chart of the Day 1/28/2026: The Greenback is on the Brink...Again
Advantages of ETFs over Mutual Funds1/6
Lower Costs
In this guide, we'll explore the advantages of ETFs over mutual funds, giving you valuable insights into why ETFs have gained significant popularity among investors like yourself.
Leveraged ETFs: Unlocking the Potential for Amplified Returns1/6
Understanding Leveraged ETFs
Explore leveraged ETFs: potential for amplified returns & risks. 5 ETFs to consider across equities, commodities & fixed income.
What is a Leveraged ETF?1/6
Introducing Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
In this guide, we'll dive into the world of leveraged ETFs, exploring their definition, mechanics, potential risks, and rewards.
Recent educational content
Asset TV
The ETF Show - US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil ETFs Soaring
Lance McGray, Managing Director and Head of ETF Product at Advisors Asset Management joins The ETF Show.
What’sTheFund
What's the Fund | Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (Ticker: TSCV)
Kyle Detullio, ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Thrivent Asset Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the NYSE trading floor to discuss the Thrivent Small Cap Value ETF (TSCV).
What’sTheFund
What's the Fund | Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (Ticker: TSME)
Kyle Detullio, ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Thrivent Asset Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the NYSE trading floor to discuss the Thrivent Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (TSME).
What’sTheFund
What's the Fund | Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (Ticker: TMVE)
Kyle Detullio, ETF Capital Markets Specialist at Thrivent Asset Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the NYSE trading floor to discuss the Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (TMVE).
Browse all educational columns
Calamos Investments Powers the Next Phase of the Autocallable Revolution
Join J.P. Morgan’s Bram Kaplan, Head of Americas Equity Derivatives Strategy and Matt Kaufman from Calamos Investments as they dive into the growing global opportunity in autocallable income—an increasingly dominant strategy within structured products, now available through ETFs.
Accepted for 1 CE Credit
