BNP Paribas Financial Markets Increases Stake in iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

In a recent disclosure with the SEC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets announced that it has significantly increased its investment in iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:USRT – Free Report) by 83.8% during the third quarter of the year. After this acquisition, the institutional investor now holds a total of 122,604 shares of the ETF, having added an impressive 55,898 shares to its portfolio during the quarter.

As of the end of the latest reporting period, BNP Paribas Financial Markets owned approximately 0.28% of the iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF, which is valued at around $7,549,000. This strategic investment demonstrates BNP Paribas's commitment to capitalizing on opportunities within the REIT sector and enhancing its asset management strategy.

Additionally, other notable investors have made adjustments to their positions in the iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF. For instance, Focused Wealth Management Inc acquired a new stake valued at about $30,000 during the third quarter. Similarly, Opal Wealth Advisors LLC and Atwood & Palmer Inc. purchased positions in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000 and $27,000, respectively. Ridgewood Investments LLC also bolstered its holdings in the ETF during the same period, investing around $33,000, while Sanctuary Wealth Management L.L.C. made a new purchase worth $50,000 in the third quarter.

Current Market Status of iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) shares were trading at $61.53 as of Tuesday, marking a decline of 1.5%. The ETF boasts a market capitalization of $2.68 billion, a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 26.47, and a beta of 0.97, indicating its moderate volatility compared to the market. Over the past twelve months, the ETF has reached a low of $49.12 and a high of $63.22, showcasing the fluctuations in its market performance. The 50-day simple moving average is currently at $60.91, while the 200-day simple moving average stands at $57.78.

Overview of iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

The iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT) is an exchange-traded fund managed by BlackRock, which tracks the FTSE Nareit Equity REITs Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index of U.S.-listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The ETF was launched on May 1, 2007, and has established itself as a key player in the REIT investment landscape.

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