Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund Institutional Class (CREEX)
| Fund Assets | 153.32M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.00% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 41.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.73% |
| Dividend Growth | -71.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.64 |
| YTD Return | -0.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 44.81% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.65 |
| 52-Week High | 11.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.94 |
| Holdings | 74 |
| Inception Date | Mar 16, 1994 |
About CREEX
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund Institutional Class is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in real estate securities. Its primary objective is to seek capital appreciation along with above-average income by investing at least 65% of its assets in companies principally engaged in the real estate industry, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate operating companies. The fund typically maintains a diversified portfolio across leading real estate sectors, including industrial, residential, and specialized property firms, with notable holdings in companies like Welltower Inc. and Equinix Inc.. Founded in 1994, the fund is designed for institutional investors and features an expense ratio of around 1.00%. It requires a minimum initial investment of $2,000 and is classified within the real estate investment category, often referenced against the FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs index. The fund’s approach is suited for those seeking exposure to U.S. real estate markets with the potential for both growth and income, playing a significant role in diversifying portfolios by providing access to the property sector’s unique risk and return profile.
Performance
CREEX had a total return of 3.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.90%.
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 | $0.75981 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.23837 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $2.97983 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $0.08829 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | $0.12872 | Jun 21, 2023 |