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iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF ()
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(as of Aug 24)
Best Performing in Global Real Estate Over the Last Year
| 26.9% | WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF (WTRE) |
| 21.0% | State Street® SPDR® Dow Jones® GlbRE ETF (RWO) |
| 20.0% | iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) |
| 17.7% | iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF (ERET) |
| 17.0% | Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate ETF (VGSR) |
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iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF Overview
iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF (ERET) is a passively managed Sector Equity Global Real Estate exchange-traded fund (ETF). iShares launched the ETF in 2022.
The investment seeks to track the FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Green Target Index composed of developed market real estate equities while targeting increased exposure to green certification and energy efficiency relative to the parent index.
It invests at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 10% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the index.
About iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF (ERET)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 1.93 years: Jennifer Hsui (2022), Peter Sietsema (2025), Matt Waldron (2025) and Steven White (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: FTSE All World TR USD index with a weighting of 100% and FTSE EPRA Nareit Dev Grn Tar TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF has 358 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 36.0% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF has 35.8% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 63.4% There is 35.8% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF has 0.3% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $14 million in total assets, which is below the $1 billion average for the Global Real Estate category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
ERET Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Global Real Estate category. iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF has an expense ratio of 0.30%, which is 25% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 11%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 27% for the Global Real Estate category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF returned 2.8%, which earned it a grade of C, as the Global Real Estate category had an average return of 2.4%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF has a trailing yield of 3.26%, which is below the 3.59% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
iShares Environmentally Aware Rl Est ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 12.2%, 2.4 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 17.7% over the past year (grade of B) and 9.2% over the past three years (grade of C).
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ERET Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| ERET Return (NAV) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 17.7% | 9.2% | na | na |
| ERET Return (Price) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 16.5% | 9.2% | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.146% | 0.177% | 1.274% | 0.013% | na | na |
| Global Real Estate Avg | 2.4% | 1.8% | 15.3% | 9.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| ERET Grade (NAV) | C | C | B | C | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% | na | na |
| ERET Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.4% | 1.5% | na | na |
ERET Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| ERET Return (NAV) | 12.2% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 10.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| ERET Return (Price) | 12.2% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 10.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.002% | 0.022% | -0.121% | 0.005% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Global Real Estate Avg | 9.8% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 9.2% | -24.1% | 18.9% | -9.3% | 21.8% | -8.1% | 18.5% | 3.3% |
| ERET Grade (NAV) | C | C | C | B | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 2.4% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.97 |
| R-Squared: | 58% |
| Standard Deviation: | 16.1% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.98 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.31 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 3.3% |
| Total Assets: | $ 14 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 14 Mil |
| Turnover: | 11.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.30% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | FTSE All World TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 3.7 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 1.9 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hsui Jennifer (2022), Sietsema Peter (2025), Waldron Matt (2025), White Steven (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 358 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 36.0% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 35.8% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 63.4% |
| Foreign Stock: | 35.8% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.4% |
| Cash: | 0.3% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | iShares |
| Phone Number: | 800-474-2737 |
| Website: | au.ishares.com |
| Inception Date: | November 15, 2022 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.30% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.40% |