BlackRock Real Estate Securities Fund Investor A Shares (BAREX)
| Fund Assets | 355.55M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 59.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.70% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.94 |
| YTD Return | 9.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.02% |
| 5-Year Return | 29.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.76 |
| 52-Week High | 17.17 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 57 |
| Inception Date | Sep 28, 2012 |
About BAREX
BlackRock Real Estate Securities Fund Investor A Shares is an open-end mutual fund focused on the U.S. real estate sector. Its primary objective is to achieve a total return by combining long-term capital growth with dividend income. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of U.S. companies that derive a significant portion of their revenues or profits from the commercial, industrial, or residential real estate industries, or hold at least half their assets in real estate interests. Additionally, it may allocate up to 20% of its assets to investments outside the United States. Key holdings typically include real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate operating companies, with a strong emphasis on diversified exposure within the sector. The fund’s portfolio often features industry leaders in real estate, such as companies specializing in property management, commercial infrastructure, data centers, and residential communities. This fund serves as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking targeted real estate exposure within a broader investment portfolio, providing access to both income-generating properties and the growth prospects of the real estate market.
Performance
BAREX had a total return of 10.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.07%.
Top 10 Holdings
51.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 9.72% |
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 8.78% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 6.53% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 4.90% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | AVB | 4.88% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 4.11% |
| Crown Castle Inc. | CCI | 3.36% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 3.17% |
| UDR, Inc. | UDR | 3.10% |
| Iron Mountain Incorporated | IRM | 2.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.09762 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | $0.08903 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.1299 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | $0.08695 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.10697 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.0882 | Oct 11, 2024 |