ETFdb Realtime Rating & Analyst Report for GRI
GRI is a passive ETF that seeks to replicate the Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Index. The index is a free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted index of global real estate equities. The modified market capitalization weighting approach and qualitative screening process emphasize those companies that, in the opinion of the Cohen & Steers investment committee, are leading the securitization of real estate globally.
| ETFdb Category | Expense Ratio | Inception Date | Issuer | Structure | YTD Return * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Real Estate | 0.55% | 2008-05-07 | ALPS | ETF | +7.64% |
* As of 05-23-2012
GRI Realtime Rating: By Metric
| Metric | Metric Realtime Rating | A+ Metric Rated ETF |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidity | B- | RWX |
| Expenses | B+ | VNQI |
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The first adjacent table gives investors an individual Realtime Rating for GRI 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.
GRI Realtime Rating: Overall
The second table shows the overall Realtime Rating for GRI, as well as the A+ Overall Rated ETF in GRI's Category. To view information on how the ETFdb Realtime Ratings work, click here.
ETFdb Analyst Report for GRI
This ETF offers exposure to global real estate markets, splitting assets between U.S. REITs and primarily companies domiciled in developed markets. As such, GRI has the potential to deliver broad-based access to an asset class that can deliver attractive current returns and significant appreciation...
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