Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund Class A (CREAX)
| Fund Assets | 153.32M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.95% |
| Dividend Growth | -72.31% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.58 |
| YTD Return | -0.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 43.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.61 |
| 52-Week High | 11.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 74 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 2002 |
About CREAX
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund is an open-end mutual fund that targets capital appreciation and above-average income by investing primarily in the real estate sector. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of companies principally involved in the real estate industry, with substantial holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs). Its portfolio includes both growth and value stocks across various market capitalizations and may also use derivatives and long/short strategies to enhance its investment approach. The fund concentrates its investments in real estate operating companies, mortgage REITs, and hybrid REITs, reflecting its focus on property management, development, and financial aspects of the real estate market. It is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and benchmarks its performance against indices like the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Index. The fund holds a significant portion of assets in its top ten positions, which feature leading real estate companies such as Prologis, Equinix, and Simon Property Group. Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund plays a notable role for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. real estate sector while balancing capital growth and income objectives.
Performance
CREAX had a total return of 3.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.27%.
Top 10 Holdings
47.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 9.59% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 7.97% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 7.02% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 3.94% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 3.67% |
| Invitation Homes Inc. | INVH | 3.24% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 3.11% |
| Columbia Short-Term Cash | n/a | 2.98% |
| Equity Residential | EQR | 2.83% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. | EXR | 2.81% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.17773 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.73384 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.23837 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $2.97271 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.08059 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | $0.12121 | Jun 21, 2023 |