First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI)
| Assets | $152.46M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% |
| PE Ratio | 31.74 |
| Shares Out | 5.45M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.92 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.29% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 104.26% |
| 1-Year Return | -5.14% |
| Volume | 17,440 |
| Open | 27.80 |
| Previous Close | 27.87 |
| Day's Range | 27.80 - 27.95 |
| 52-Week Low | 23.15 |
| 52-Week High | 29.40 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| 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
50.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 10.16% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 9.11% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 5.26% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 4.61% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 4.46% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 4.30% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 3.69% |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds - Treasury Portfolio | MISXX | 3.41% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 3.05% |
| VICI Properties Inc. | VICI | 2.53% |
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 |
News
REIT Market Perspectives - December 2025
Year-to-date returns across the REIT market varied remarkably, with large gains from non-U.S. REITs and U.S. healthcare REITs, while U.S. residential and data center sectors were notable laggards. In ...
Dividend Power Dogs: 12 Ideal Safer November Stars
Of 35 November Dividend Power Dogs, 12 are recommended for "safer" dividends, with free-cash-flow-yields exceeding dividend-yields, and returns from $1,000 invested equaling-or-exceeding share-price, ...
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...
