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First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI): outlook, holdings and fees

First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.50% and the yield is 2.63%. The ten largest holdings are 54% of the fund.

Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026

ATLAS view on FRI

Last price$30.50 (0.0%)
ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month55%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$29.82 – $31.49
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.9%
Distribution yield2.63%

ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.

FRI fund facts

IssuerFirst Trust
ThemeReal estate
Assets under management$182M
Expense ratio0.50%
Number of holdings49
Portfolio turnover6%
InceptionMay 8, 2007
ExchangeNYSE

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index seeks to measure the performance of publicly-traded REITs domiciled in the United States that meet certain eligibility requirements.

FRI top holdings

HoldingSectorWeight
Welltower Inc WELLReal Estate13.19%
Prologis Inc PLDReal Estate9.79%
Equinix Inc EQIXReal Estate4.76%
Digital Realty Trust Inc DLRReal Estate4.44%
Simon Property Group Inc SPGReal Estate4.67%
Realty Income Corporation OReal Estate4.15%
Public Storage PSAReal Estate3.92%
Equity Residential EQRReal Estate3.55%
Ventas Inc VTRReal Estate3.28%
Iron Mountain Incorporated IRMReal Estate2.62%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

FRI sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Real Estate100.0%

By region: North America 100.0%.

FRI returns and risk

Year to date+10.5%
1 year+8.8%
3 years (annualised)+13.5%
5 years (annualised)+3.6%
10 years (annualised)+5.8%
Volatility (3 years)16.0%
Sharpe ratio (3 years)0.52

Past returns do not guarantee future results.

FRI: frequently asked questions

What does FRI invest in?

First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Welltower Inc (13.2%), Prologis Inc (9.8%), Equinix Inc (4.8%), Digital Realty Trust Inc (4.4%), Simon Property Group Inc (4.7%).

What is the FRI expense ratio?

0.50% a year: about $50.00 for every $10,000 invested.

What is the FRI dividend yield?

2.63%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.

Will FRI go up?

Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $29.82 to $31.49 from $30.50 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.

How has FRI performed?

Year to date +10.5%, one year +8.8%, three years +13.5% a year, five years +3.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.

Similar ETFs: Real estate

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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