iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT)
| Assets | $3.64B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| PE Ratio | 31.01 |
| Shares Out | 57.50M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 85.70% |
| 1-Year Return | +6.61% |
| Volume | 918,116 |
| Open | 63.06 |
| Previous Close | 63.24 |
| Day's Range | 62.99 - 63.72 |
| 52-Week Low | 48.48 |
| 52-Week High | 63.72 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 134 |
| Inception Date | May 1, 2007 |
About USRT
Fund Home PageThe iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in real estate equity. The fund tracks a diversified market-cap-weighted index of US-listed REITs. It excludes mortgage, timber and infrastructure REITs. USRT was launched on May 1, 2007 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
49.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 8.77% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 8.19% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 6.43% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 4.54% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 4.50% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 4.47% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 3.99% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 3.38% |
| Iron Mountain Incorporated | IRM | 2.68% |
| VICI Properties Inc. | VICI | 2.66% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.69546 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.42376 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.3781 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.24919 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.50786 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.55862 | Sep 30, 2024 |
News
The State Of REITs: February 2026 Edition
The REIT sector rebounded from a rough 2025 (-3.57%) by starting off 2026 in the black (+1.09%). Small-cap REITs (+3.27%) outperformed in January, followed by solid gains from mid-caps (+2.65%) and la...
The State Of REITs: January 2026 Edition
The REIT sector closed out 2025 with a tough December (-1.48%) and finishing the year with a -3.57% total return for 2025. Small caps (+0.51%) eked out a small gain in December, while mid caps (-1.77%...
The State Of REITs: December 2025 Edition
The REIT sector returned to positive territory in November (+1.02%) after back-to-back months in the red. Mid caps (+3.53%) led the REIT sector in November followed by small caps (+3.38%) and large ca...
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 ...
The State Of REITs: November 2025 Edition
The REIT sector has seen back-to-back tough months as it saw a modest average negative total return in September (-0.73%) and fell deeper into the red in October (-4.03%). Small cap REITs (-5.05%) had...
The State Of REITs: October 2025 Edition
After a strong August, REITs faded slightly in September (-0.73%), pulling the REIT sector's year-to-date average total return down to (-1.74%). Mid-cap REITs (-0.92%) averaged the lowest total return...
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...
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...
USRT: Hold For Resilient Returns In A Volatile REIT Market
I rate USRT as a hold: it's diversified, low-cost, and steady, but lacks compelling growth to justify a buy rating right now. USRT offers sectoral diversification and exposure to resilient trends like...
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...
The State Of REITs: July 2025 Edition
REITs had another month of recovery in June (+2.56% average total return), but despite back-to-back gains remain in negative territory YTD (-5.65%). Micro cap REITs (+7.19%) outperformed for the first...
The State Of REITs: June 2025 Edition
REITs saw a month of recovery in May (+2.08%), but still have a long way to go to get back into the black in 2025 with an average -7.33% return. Micro cap REITs (-0.73%) continued to struggle, while s...
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...
The State Of REITs: May 2025 Edition
The REIT sector saw another month of red in April (-6.45%) and REITs now average a -9.10% return over the first 4 months of the year. Microcap (-8.87%) and small-cap REITs (-8.69%) endured bigger aver...
The State Of REITs: April 2025 Edition
REITs finished the first quarter of 2025 in the red (-3.36%) with a brutal -4.92% average total return in March. Large cap (-2.04%) and mid cap REITs (-2.63%) saw modest losses, but small caps (-4.16%...
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...
USRT: Binary Outcomes Based On Possible Nadir In CPI (Rating Downgrade)
The demand side has been fine, but the underperformance of some constituent parts shows that it's down to costs of capital and, therefore, inflation assumptions. The CPI reading was cool, and the cont...
Top REITs To Take On Trump Tariffs: Average Yield Over 5.5%
Equities rallied on Wednesday after Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs, excluding China. 10-year Treasury yields have increased high amid fears of sticky inflation. The Feder...
