REM

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

$22.02

+0.00%

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📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs) that invest primarily in mortgages.

Overview

ETF tracking iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

Category Real Estate

Issuer BlackRock

Inception Date 2017-08-02

Market Cap $608.7M

Average Volume N/A

Dividend Yield 9.03%

52-Week Range $19.12 - $23.69

VWAP $21.98

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Investment Summary

📎 Investment Objective

The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs) that invest primarily in mortgages.

🎯 Investment Strategy

The ETF invests in a portfolio of mortgage REITs that are designed to provide exposure to the U.S. mortgage REIT market. The fund seeks to replicate the performance of the FTSE Nareit All Mortgage Capped Index, which measures the performance of mortgage REITs.

✨ Key Features

Provides exposure to mortgage REITs, which invest in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities
Diversified portfolio of mortgage REIT holdings
Tracks the FTSE Nareit All Mortgage Capped Index
Low expense ratio of 0.00%

⚠️ Primary Risks

Mortgage REIT sector risk: Mortgage REITs can be sensitive to changes in interest rates, credit quality of underlying mortgages, and mortgage prepayment rates
Concentration risk: The fund is concentrated in the mortgage REIT sector, which may be more volatile than a more diversified real estate fund
Liquidity risk: Mortgage REITs may have lower trading volumes, which can impact the fund's ability to buy or sell positions
Dividend risk: Mortgage REITs typically pay high dividends, which can be reduced or suspended during periods of market stress

👤 Best For

This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the mortgage REIT sector as part of a diversified real estate allocation. It may be most appropriate for investors with a higher risk tolerance who understand the unique characteristics and risks of mortgage REITs.