ETFdb Realtime Rating & Analyst Report for FFR
FFR is a passive ETF that seeks to replicate the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index. The Index is designed to measure the stock performance of companies engaged in specific real estate activities of the North American, European and Asian real estate markets. Relevant real estate activities are defined as the ownership, trading and development of income-producing real estate.
| ETFdb Category | Expense Ratio | Inception Date | Issuer | Structure | YTD Return * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Real Estate | 0.60% | 2007-08-27 | First Trust | ETF | +7.20% |
* As of 05-23-2012
FFR Realtime Rating: By Metric
| Metric | Metric Realtime Rating | A+ Metric Rated ETF |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidity | C+ | RWX |
| Expenses | C+ | VNQI |
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The first adjacent table gives investors an individual Realtime Rating for FFR on several different metrics, including liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividend, and concentration of holdings. The "A+ Metric Rated ETF" field, available to ETFdb Pro members, shows the ETF in the Global Real Estate ETFdb Category with the highest Metric Realtime Rating for each individual field.
FFR Realtime Rating: Overall
The second table shows the overall Realtime Rating for FFR, as well as the A+ Overall Rated ETF in FFR's Category. To view information on how the ETFdb Realtime Ratings work, click here.
ETFdb Analyst Report for FFR
This ETF offers exposure to real estate markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, splitting assets between U.S. REITs and primarily companies domiciled in developed markets. As such, FFR has the potential to deliver broad-based access to an asset class that can deliver attractive current returns...
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