First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI)
| Assets | $146.65M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| PE Ratio | 33.03 |
| Shares Out | 5.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.92 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 109.41% |
| Volume | 14,426 |
| Open | 27.79 |
| Previous Close | 27.67 |
| Day's Range | 27.63 - 27.79 |
| 52-Week Low | 23.15 |
| 52-Week High | 30.40 |
| Beta | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 138 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 2007 |
About FRI
Fund Home PageThe First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P United States REIT index, a market-cap-weighted index of US companies involved in the ownership and operation of real estate FRI was launched on May 8, 2007 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
50.64% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 9.36% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 8.95% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 6.15% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 4.67% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 4.51% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 4.51% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 3.72% |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio | MISXX | 3.19% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 2.86% |
| VICI Properties Inc. | VICI | 2.72% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.1729 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1918 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.117 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4349 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.0984 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.2796 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Performance
FRI had a total return of -0.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.51%.
News
REIT Earnings Preview: Here's What We're Watching
Real estate earnings season kicks into gear this week, and over the next month, we'll hear results from 175 equity REITs, 40 mortgage REITs, and dozens of housing industry companies. One step forward,...
Why U.S. REITs May Shine In A Rate-Cutting Environment
For nearly five decades, US REITs have delivered stronger returns than broad US stocks in the 12 months following Federal Reserve easing cycles. Rate cuts may increase the attractiveness of REIT divid...
The State Of REITs: September 2025 Edition
REITs performed very well in August (+5.48%), almost pulling the REIT sector's year-to-date total return back into the black (-1.11%). Small cap (+7.52%) and mid cap REITs (+7.13%) averaged strong gai...
Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound
U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this week, surging into the weekend after surprisingly dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, who hinted at imminent rate cuts....
Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard
A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. Disinflation was...
Why Consider U.S. REITs Now?
Most US REITs make nearly 90% of their revenue domestically, compared to 72% for typical U.S. stocks. Healthcare, residential, and needs-based retail are less affected by trade disruptions, while offi...
Powell Pressured As Inflation Cools
U.S. equity markets climbed to fresh record-highs this week after a critical slate of inflation data showed that tariff-driven inflation remains muted, while rumors of a potential Powell termination s...
REITs Score Key Tax Bill Wins
U.S. equity markets closed the Independence Day week at record highs after Congress approved the GOP's sweeping tax cut and spending megabill, while employment data indicated "Goldilocks" labor market...
The Inflation That Wasn't
US equity markets retreated from the cusp of record-highs this week as encouraging inflation data showing surprisingly muted tariff-related inflation was spoiled by a sudden escalation in Middle East ...
REITs: Unloved, Unwanted, Undervalued
REITweek, the annual REIT industry conference, was held last week in New York City. Humbled by frustratingly persistent interest rate headwinds and historic underperformance, the venue halls were agai...
The Drivers Behind REIT Dividend Growth
This post takes a closer look at the underlying mechanics that allow Realty Income and other high-quality REITs to grow their distributions over decades without compromising sustainability. While Real...
REIT Replay: REIT Share Prices Rise With Broader Market In Week Ended May 2
The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index closed the recent week up 3.31%, compared with a 2.92% increase for the S&P 500 and a 3.00% gain for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The self-storage REIT index j...
Tensions Ease Ahead Of Critical Week
US equity markets resumed their recovery this week from the "liberation day" plunge after the White House negotiated trade deals with several nations and indicated plans to ease China tariffs. Trimmin...
2025 REIT Market Perspectives And A Look Ahead
A notable defensive rotation is underway this year, benefitting REIT stocks. The recipe that makes REITs a compelling investment today already contains two important ingredients – cheap valuations and...
8 U.S. REITs Announce Dividend Increases In March
Since 2000, annual returns of international equities have been better than those of the U.S. only nine times. As concerns grow about the impact of tariffs on the economy and uncertainty looms, market ...
REIT Replay: U.S. REIT Share Prices Plummet Following Trump's Tariff Announcements
Share prices for US equity real estate investment trusts plummeted alongside the broader stock market following President Donald Trump's tariff announcements on April 2. All Dow Jones US real estate s...
State Of REITs: The 'Dark Age' Is Over
While the S&P 500 and other major benchmarks entered "correction territory" this month for the first time since 2023, U.S. REITs have meaningfully outperformed the broader equity market since mid-Janu...
Winners Of REIT Earnings Season
In Part 2 of our Earnings Recap, we present a sector-by-sector breakdown of the Winners of REIT Earnings Season, discussing incremental positives/negatives and noting the individual standouts. Healthc...
REIT Slope Adjustment Has Overshadowed Future Value Gains
Despite recent price declines, REITs' future value has increased due to higher rental rates, increased property values, and reduced competing supply. Higher market demanded returns have steepened the ...
Not All 2% Spreads Are Created Equal
Real estate investment spreads are healthier today with higher cap rates and cost of capital, enhancing long-term returns despite similar nominal spreads. Higher cap rates lead to more accretive organ...
The State Of REITs: January 2025 Edition
The REIT sector took a beating in December with an average total return of -6.85% but still finished in the black for full year 2024 (+3.70%). Small cap (-5.98%) and mid cap REITs (-6.62%) outperforme...
REITs Say 'Good Riddance' To 2024
U.S. equity markets sputtered in a choppy final week of 2024 as investors returned from the holidays with trepidation following the best two-year run for the S&P 500 since 1997-1998. The S&P 500 finis...
REITs Remain On Naughty List
U.S. equity markets rebounded after their worst week since November, while interest rates swelled to fresh seven-month highs as investors parsed data showing relatively strong retail and travel demand...
The State Of REITs: December 2024 Edition
The REIT sector bounced back from a rough October with a strong +3.19% average total return in November. Small cap (+4.19%), mid cap (+3.70%), and large cap (+3.39%) REITs averaged gains in November, ...
FRI: Real Estate ETF With Some Exclusions And A High Fee
First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund ETF offers capital-weighted exposure to U.S. real estate, excluding tower, timber REITs, and real estate services. The FRI ETF has better valuation ratios and growth ra...
Earnings Metrics Of Several U.S. Office REITs Drop In Q3
Most US office REITs ended Q3 with weaker operating metrics compared with the previous 3-month period, as demand for offices continued to drop amid higher rent. In terms of recurring EBITDA, 13 office...
At-The-Market Issuance By U.S. REITs Hits All-Time Quarterly High In Q3 2024
Total proceeds raised by US equity real estate investment trusts through at-the-market offering programs rocketed to an all-time high in the third quarter. US REITs raised an aggregate of $7.21 billio...
NAV Monitor: U.S. Equity REITs End November At 6.5% Median Discount
Publicly listed US equity real estate investment trusts closed Nov. 29 at a median 6.5% discount to their consensus net asset value per share estimates. The hotel sector continued to trade at the larg...
REITs: Key Demographic Trends Driving Opportunity
Understanding long-term demographic trends is crucial for real estate investments, with population growth and density significantly impacting property values. The aging U.S. population will drive dema...
Firming Inflation Fizzles Optimism
U.S. equity markets posted their worst week in two months as benchmark interest rates jumped to four-month highs after a critical slate of inflation data showed modestly firming price pressures. Fueli...
5 U.S. REITs Suspend Dividends Amid 2024 Cuts
Five US real estate investment trusts have suspended dividends so far this year, while six other REITs have lowered regular dividend payouts. The activity contrasts with the more than one-third of the...
The State Of REITs: October 2024 Edition
REITs achieved their 5th straight month in the black with a +3.09% average total return in September and +9.61% year to date. Mid-cap (+5.01%), large cap (+3.41%) and small cap REITs (+2.59%) averaged...
U.S. REITs Log Dip In Short Interest In September
Average REIT short interest fell 8 basis points in September to 3.7% of shares outstanding, per S&P Global Market Intelligence data. The hotel sector followed with a 60-basis point drop, while the off...