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GQRE ETF · FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund ETF
The GQRE Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by FlexShares. It is built to track an index: Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index. The GQRE ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 124 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 3/13/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofGlobal Blended Cap1M perf.-5.46%
Last price
$61.28
1M perf.
-3.76%
1M flows
+€2.6M
AuM
€307M
E/R
0.46%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
GQRE
$61.28
Performance & flows
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GQRE
$61.53
+5.05%
Global Blended Cap
+4.50%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.76%  | +5.05%  | +12.45%  | +31.65% | +20.35%  | -5.55% | +4.47% | +4.47% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$61.53
1D NAV change
-1.07%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
124
Inception date
11/5/2013
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate IndexTM (Underlying Index).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +5.05% | +12.45% | +31.65% | +20.35% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
59.60%
Japan
7.79%
Hong Kong
4.10%
France
3.36%
Australia
2.99%
Singapore
2.78%
Canada
2.58%
Switzerland
2.28%
Unavailable
6.27%
Other
8.26%
Sectors
Real Estate
92.97%
Unavailable
6.57%
Other
0.46%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 124
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
PUBLIC STORAGE REIT
PROLOGIS REIT
VICI PROPERTIES INC
WELLTOWER INC
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES REIT
SUN HUNG KAI PROPS
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EQUITY RESIDENTIAL REIT
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT
SUMITOMO REALTY
MID AMERICA APARTMENT COMMUNITI REIT
WP CAREY INC
UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD
REGENCY CENTERS REIT
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index - GTR - USD
Index ticker
NTGQRETR Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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FlexShares
FlexShares ID Card
Number of funds
36
Total AuM
€22.7B
Expense ratio range
0.09% - 0.58%
Average expense ratio
0.2633%
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Frequently asked questions about GQRE
What does FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund ETF, GQRE, invest in?
GQRE is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Global REIT Equities.
Which benchmark or index does GQRE replicate?
GQRE tracks the Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate Index - GTR - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GQRE?
GQRE carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.46%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GQRE launched?
GQRE was introduced to the market on November 5, 2013. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of GQRE?
FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund ETF, GQRE, is provided by FlexShares. Learn more about FlexShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GQRE?
GQRE oversees €307M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has GQRE performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, GQRE returned -3.76% over the past month, 5.05% over the last three months and 4.47% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GQRE?
As of March 12, 2026, GQRE recorded net flows of +€2.4M over the last month and -€2.7M year-to-date.
Does GQRE distribute dividends?
GQRE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.54%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GQRE?
As of January 31, 2026, GQRE has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and Hong Kong.
In which sector or theme does GQRE invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, GQRE focuses largely on Real Estate.
How many securities does GQRE hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, GQRE holds 124 positions in its portfolio, with 47.98% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GQRE?
As of January 31, 2026, GQRE top three holdings include AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT, DIGITAL REALTY REIT and PUBLIC STORAGE REIT.
What is the base currency of GQRE?
The base currency of GQRE is USD.
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