FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET)
| Assets | $39.35M |
| NAV | $34.22 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.57% |
| PE Ratio | 26.70 |
| Shares Out | 1.15M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.85 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.49% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| 1-Year Return | +12.50% |
| Volume | 36,099 |
| Open | 34.07 |
| Previous Close | 34.23 |
| Day's Range | 33.93 - 34.20 |
| 52-Week Low | 29.40 |
| 52-Week High | 29.40 |
| Beta | 0.83 |
| Holdings | 4 |
| Inception Date | Nov 23, 2015 |
About ASET
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets (exclusive of collateral held from securities lending) in the securities of the underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of an optimized allocation to the underlying funds that is intended to provide exposures to certain real assets and minimize overall volatility of investment in the underlying funds. The fund is non-diversified.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.36389 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.29928 | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.07365 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.11405 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Dec 24, 2020 | $0.17182 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.17834 | Sep 30, 2020 |
News
Current Market Conditions Warrant a Move to Real Assets
More volatility is ahead in 2022, making alternative asset exposure a must. This includes getting real asset exposure that is uncorrelated to the equities market.
Investors Should Shore Up Their 2022 Portfolios With Real Assets
Inflation and the Omicron variant are the main concerns heading into 2022, making real assets even more important for a balanced portfolio. Rising inflation concerns continue to swirl in the capital mar...
Portfolios Can Benefit From Getting Real Asset Exposure
Rising inflation and economic risks continuing from Covid-19 make diversification even more imperative heading through the end of 2021 and into 2022—an opportune time for real asset exposure. Real asset...
What Role Does Multi-Asset Exposure Play in a Portfolio?
The traditional 60-40 stock-bond split won't cut it in a world where the threat of inflation and slow growth provides ample headwinds for portfolio gains, which makes a multi-asset strategy necessary. U...
In This Digital World, Get Real With Inflation Using Real Assets
Inflation reached a three-decade high during the month of October, but the good news is there's a plethora of ways to combat inflation, such as real assets. Initial, more optimistic forecasts of inflati...
As the Real Estate Market Adapts, Get Diversification With ASET
The real estate market is ever-changing, especially when it comes to millennial trends, giving more credence for diversification via ETFs like the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). In...
Worried About Inflation? Add Real Assets With ASET
In times of inflation, it helps to add real assets, and exchange traded fund (ETF) investors can do this all with one fund: the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET). A study by global inv...
Add Real Assets to Hedge Against Inflation with ‘ASET'
Not only can real assets complement a portfolio with diversification, but they can also provide an inflation hedge. Consider the FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund (ASET).
Counteract Inflationary Pressure with a Real ‘ASET' ETF
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An Inflationary Icon: 1 Fund with 3 Inflation-Fighting ETFs
Traditionally, an inflationary scenario might compel investors to embrace Treasury inflation protection securities (TIPS) and other assets with a reputation for damping rising consumer prices. This time...
‘The ETF of ETFs': A FlexShares Real Asset Strategy
Amid low interest rates and a weak dollar, the market is ripe for real asset ETF strategies. Investors looking for broad-based exposure to real assets such as energy, infrastructure, and real estate can...
Can Gold Maintain Its Mojo and Stay Above $2,000
Gold has been a stellar performer for not just precious metals, but for real assets in general. With more market uncertainty permeating throughout the capital markets, the precious metal’s rally past $2...
Take a Closer Look at Real Assets During All This Uncertainty
Real assets like gold have been prime beneficiaries of the coronavirus pandemic as a safe haven amid the market uncertainty. Additionally, opportunities can arise for real assets in general and not just...
Real Estate Prices Won’t Be Hurt by Covid-19, Says Broker
Covid-19 has certainly wreaked havoc on the retail housing market with social distancing and lockdown restrictions putting a damper on showing homes or open houses. At least that’s what conventional wis...
Real Estate Could be Poised for a Summer Rebound
The latest housing data may not evoke a sense of positivity, but nonetheless, market experts are hopeful that real estate could be poised for a summer rebound. Real estate historically shows an uptick d...
REIT ETFs Can Help Investors Wet Their Appetite for Real Estate
Low-interest rates thanks to the Federal Reserve electing to keep interest rates near zero through the year 2022 can give rookie real estate investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios with ...
Real Estate is Recovering, But Not in All Sub-Sectors
The pandemic put the real estate sector in uncharted territory that put forth different challenges versus 2008’s financial crisis. While there are signs the sector is recovering, there are certain subse...
This Real Asset ETF Could be a Real Win For Investors
Investors looking for broad-based exposure to real assets, such as energy, infrastructure, and real estate, can check all of those boxes and then some with the FlexShares Real Asset Allocation Index Fun...
