Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (KBWY)
| Assets | $246.19M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| PE Ratio | 23.32 |
| Shares Out | 15.87M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.77% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | 227.80% |
| Volume | 195,959 |
| Open | 15.52 |
| Previous Close | 15.43 |
| Day's Range | 15.45 - 15.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 13.86 |
| 52-Week High | 20.77 |
| Beta | 1.12 |
| Holdings | 29 |
| Inception Date | Dec 2, 2010 |
About KBWY
Fund Home PageThe Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (KBWY) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in real estate equity. The fund tracks a dividend-yield-weighted index of small- and mid-cap equity REITs. KBWY was launched on Dec 2, 2010 and is issued by Invesco.
Top 10 Holdings
46.88% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Realty Trust | BDN | 6.54% |
| Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | IIPR | 6.49% |
| Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated | CHCT | 5.78% |
| Global Net Lease, Inc. | GNL | 4.79% |
| Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. | PK | 4.02% |
| Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | DEA | 3.96% |
| Gladstone Commercial Corporation | GOOD | 3.92% |
| CTO Realty Growth, Inc. | CTO | 3.91% |
| RLJ Lodging Trust | RLJ | 3.75% |
| Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | AHH | 3.72% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | $0.12562 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.12585 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.1259 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $0.12599 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.12601 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.1261 | May 23, 2025 |
Performance
KBWY had a total return of -17.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.81%.
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,...
KBWY: Focus On Small-Cap REITs Creates Vulnerability To Interest Rates
Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF remains a sell due to poor performance and unsustainable dividend payouts amid high-interest rates. KBWY's concentrated focus on small- and mid-cap REITs leav...
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....
The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition
After a strong June (+2.56%), the REIT sector recovery stalled in July (-1.17%) as REITs fell to a -6.42% year-to-date return. Micro cap REITs (-0.20%) outperformed in July while mid caps (-1.18%), sm...
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...
These REITs Could Potentially Crush The Vanguard Real Estate ETF
REIT ETFs suffer from many flaws. Well-selected individual REITs can be a lot more rewarding. I highlight two REITs that I expect to crush the Vanguard Real Estate ETF going forward.
KBWY: A High-Yield Is A Lure, Don't Be A Fish
KBWY's 9.63% dividend yield is misleading, masking deep problems in portfolio quality and sector concentration. The ETF is overexposed to struggling office and hotel REITs, with insufficient diversifi...
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...
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...
KBWY: Strong Yield, Terrible Performance, Still A Sell
With interest rates stabilizing, REITs are looking like interesting investments. KBWY focuses on small-cap, high-yield REITs. It currently yields 10.0%, much higher than the peers. KBWY's concentrated...
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 ...
KBWY: The High Yield Isn't Sustainable
I rate Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF as a sell due to continuous NAV decline and unsustainable dividends driven by a poor mix of holdings. Despite a high dividend yield of 10.8%, the fund'...
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...
The State Of REITs: March 2025 Edition
REITs bounced back (+1.77%) in February and now have a positive year-to-date total return (+0.79%) after the first two months of the year. Large cap (+4.58%), small cap (+2.00%) and mid cap REITs (+0....
KBW Announces Index Rebalancing for First-Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel ...
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 ...
The State Of REITs: February 2025 Edition
After a brutal December (-6.85%), the REIT sector averaged negative total returns again in January (-1.29%). Large cap (+0.30%) and mid cap REITs (+0.09%) averaged small gains in January, whereas smal...
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...
KBWY: The 8.80% Dividend Yield May Start Growing Again In 2025
Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF primarily invests in small capitalization US REITs that offer high dividend yields. Elevated exposure to floating rate debt led to small-cap REITs frontloadin...
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, ...
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...