ATLASFlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE): outlook, holdings and fees
FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Northern Trust. The expense ratio is 0.45% and the yield is 4.32%. The ten largest holdings are 36% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on GQRE
| Last price | $61.37 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $60.20 – $63.19 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 4.32% |
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.
GQRE fund facts
| Issuer | Northern Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Real estate |
| Assets under management | $446M |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 50% |
| Inception | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of companies that, in aggregate, maximize exposure to quality, value and momentum factors, within a universe of companies operating in the real estate sector.
GQRE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Prologis Inc PLD | Real Estate | 7.22% |
| Welltower Inc WELL | Real Estate | 5.49% |
| Equinix Inc EQIX | Real Estate | 4.79% |
| Simon Property Group Inc SPG | Real Estate | 3.67% |
| VICI Properties Inc VICI | Real Estate | 3.58% |
| Equity Residential EQR | Real Estate | 2.74% |
| Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd 0016 | Real Estate | 2.54% |
| Host Hotels & Resorts Inc HST | Real Estate | 2.15% |
| Kimco Realty Corporation KIM | Real Estate | 1.98% |
| W P Carey Inc WPC | Real Estate | 1.93% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
GQRE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 99.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.5% |
By region: North America 71.4%, Japan 7.4%, Europe Developed 6.7%, Asia Developed 6.7%, Australasia 3.2%.
GQRE returns and risk
| Year to date | +3.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +11.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +0.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +3.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.47 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
GQRE: frequently asked questions
What does GQRE invest in?
FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Prologis Inc (7.2%), Welltower Inc (5.5%), Equinix Inc (4.8%), Simon Property Group Inc (3.7%), VICI Properties Inc (3.6%).
What is the GQRE expense ratio?
0.45% a year: about $45.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the GQRE dividend yield?
4.32%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will GQRE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $60.20 to $63.19 from $61.37 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has GQRE performed?
Year to date +3.1%, one year +4.7%, three years +11.5% a year, five years +0.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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