Welcome to the Real Acquire REIT index

Consolidated Index of publicly traded REIT stocks

About this Chart

This chart displays the historical price and volume data for the Real Acquire REIT Index.

The index tracks publicly-traded companies that own and operate large portfolios of rental properties, making it a useful but indirect measure of rental housing values. These REITs primarily own institutional-quality apartment complexes and single-family rental homes in major metropolitan areas. When rental income and property values increase, these companies typically see higher revenues and asset appreciation, which often reflects in their stock prices.

However, REIT stock prices can also be influenced by factors beyond pure real estate fundamentals, such as interest rates, stock market sentiment, management decisions, and capital market conditions.

The correlation between REIT prices and actual rental housing values tends to be stronger over longer periods but can diverge significantly in the short term due to stock market volatility. Additionally, since these REITs often focus on specific geographic markets and property types (like luxury apartments or suburban single-family homes), they may not fully represent rental housing values across all market segments or locations.

Last Updated: Nov 11, 2024