First Trust FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Markets Real Estate Index Fund (the Fund), formerly First Trust FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the price and yield of an equity index called the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index (the Index). The Index is designed to measure the stock performance of companies engaged in specific real estate activities of the North American, European and Asian real estate markets. Relevant real estate activities are defined as the ownership, trading and development of income-producing real estate. The constituents of the Index are required to meet individual geographic criteria, and are subject to size, liquidity and free-float screens. The Index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index, based on free-float market capitalization. The Index is rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly. The Fund's investment advisor is First Trust Advisors L.P.
Basic Details
Issuer First Trust
Fund NameFirst Trust FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Markets Real Estate Index Fund
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:FFR
Inception Date8/27/2007
Fund ManagerDaniel J. Lindquist, Jon C. Erickson, David G. McGarel, Roger F. Testin, Stan Ueland, Chris A. Peterson
Phone+1-800-6211675
Fund Focus
Asset ClassReal Estate
BenchmarkFTSE EPRA/NAREIT Dvlp REITs TR USD
CategoryReal Estate
FocusReal Estate
Development LevelDeveloped Markets
RegionDeveloped Markets
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$43.76 million
Average Daily Volume$4,310.00
Discount/Premium0.58%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.40%
Other Expenses0.30%
Total Expenses0.70%
Fee Waiver-0.10%
Net Expenses0.60%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
AdvisorFirst Trust Advisors L.P.
CustodianThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
DistributorFirst Trust Portfolios L.P.
Transfer AgentThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Trustee
Lead Market MakerCredit Suisse
First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd (NYSEARCA:FFR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd's stock symbol?
First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "FFR."
How often does First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd?
First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, June 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.3645 per share on Friday, June 29th. This represents a $1.46 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.21%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 21st. This is a boost from First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. View First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd's Dividend History.
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What is First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd's stock price today?
One share of FFR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.35.
How can I contact First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd?
First Trust FTSE EPRA G R E Idx Fd's mailing address is 120 East Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, 60187, United States. The company can be reached via phone at +1-800-6211675.
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