REIT

About REIT

VanEck FTSE International Property (Hedged) ETF (REIT, formerly VanEck Vectors FTSE International Property (Hedged) ETF) gives investors access to a diversified portfolio of international property securities from developed markets (ex-Australia) with returns hedged into Australian dollars. REIT aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index.

Find out what a historical investment in VanEck FTSE International Property (Hedged) ETF would be worth today using our REIT stock calculator.

What is the VanEck FTSE International Property (Hedged) ETF (REIT)?

REITs or real estate investment trusts are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors.

REITs own many types of commercial real estate including office and apartment buildings, warehouses, hospitals, shopping centres, hotels and commercial forests.

With REIT ETF, you can access to a portfolio of approximately 300 international REITs diversified by country and sector providing exposure to commercial, healthcare, retail, office, industrial and other sectors not available in Australia.

What are the benefits of the REIT ETF?

Find the main benefits of the REIT ETF here:

• REIT gives investors access to a diversified portfolio of international REITs which have a low correlation of returns with those of other equities and fixed income investments. 

• Inflation management – in many economies a strong link exists between rents and the annual change in CPI.

• International REITs are a far more diverse category than Australian REITs, including sectors such as healthcare, self-storage and data centres. Many of these companies’ operations have continued to hold-up well during recent volatility and thus represent an opportunity.

• REITs offer many advantages for investors:

• Income

• Capital growth

• Low historical correlation to other asset classes

• Inflation protection

• Liquidity

Does REIT pay dividends?

Yes, the REIT ETF pays dividends four times a year.

What are the risks of the VanEck FTSE International Property (Hedged) ETF?

An investment in the REIT ETF carries risks associated with ASX trading time differences, financial markets generally, individual company management, industry sectors, foreign currency, currency hedging, country or sector concentration, political, regulatory and tax risks, fund operations, liquidity and tracking an index.

Find out more about the VanEck FTSE International Property (Hedged) ETF.