Vanguard Real Estate II Index (VRTPX)

The Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares is a mutual fund focused on offering investors access to the U.S. real estate sector through a diversified portfolio of equity real estate investment trusts (REITs). The fund’s core objective is to deliver a high level of income alongside moderate long-term capital appreciation by closely tracking the performance of the MSCI US REIT Index using a full-replication approach. This approach enables the fund to mirror the movements of a broad range of publicly traded equity REITs, which own and manage income-producing real estate such as office buildings, apartments, shopping centers, and industrial warehouses. Designed for institutional investors, the fund is distinguished by its low expense ratio and high minimum investment requirement, ensuring efficient exposure to the real estate sector at scale. With hundreds of holdings and a disciplined investment process, it is recognized for its cost advantage and robust management framework. The fund plays a significant role in the market by providing a streamlined, indexed pathway to real estate equities, making it a cornerstone for investors seeking sector diversification and stable income streams through REIT distributions.