Question 1

What is CGR?

Accepted Answer

CGR (iShares Global Real Estate Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Real Estate Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 2

What is the CGR ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

CGR last traded at $31.54 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the CGR MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

CGR has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, CGR is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are CGR annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

CGR historical returns: YTD: +4.02%, 1-year: +6.16%, 3-year annualised: +9.20%, 5-year annualised: +1.54%, 10-year annualised: +3.37%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.49, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does CGR pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CGR distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.30%, paid quarterly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does CGR invest in?

Accepted Answer

CGR's top holdings include Simon Property Group Inc (SPG, 4.5%), Welltower Inc (WELL, 4.3%), Public Storage (PSA, 4.3%), Prologis Inc (PLD, 4.1%), Realty Income Corporation (O, 4.0%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar DM REIT NR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does CGR invest in?

Accepted Answer

CGR's largest sector exposures are Real Estate (100.0%), Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is CGR? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

CGR has approximately $285M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was CGR launched?

Accepted Answer

CGR was launched on August 26, 2008, giving it a 18-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy CGR in Canada?

Accepted Answer

CGR trades on the TSX under the ticker CGR. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is CGR?

Accepted Answer

CGR has a 1-year volatility of 15.24% and a beta of 0.97 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.49 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-09-10	$31.81	$31.81	$31.46	$31.54	$31.54	2,405
2026-09-09	$31.82	$31.82	$31.81	$31.81	$31.81	961
2026-09-08	$31.91	$32.27	$31.91	$32.13	$32.13	6,400
2026-09-04	$32.43	$32.43	$32.24	$32.24	$32.24	1,100
2026-09-03	$32.22	$32.22	$32.21	$32.21	$32.21	451
2026-09-02	$32.05	$32.11	$32.05	$32.11	$32.11	1,498
2026-09-01	$32.36	$32.36	$32.36	$32.36	$32.36	0
2026-08-31	$32.50	$32.50	$32.33	$32.36	$32.36	1,216
2026-08-28	$32.65	$32.65	$32.65	$32.65	$32.65	382
2026-08-27	$32.87	$32.88	$32.82	$32.82	$32.82	1,469

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SPG	Simon Property Group Inc	4.50%
2	WELL	Welltower Inc	4.30%
3	PSA	Public Storage	4.25%
4	PLD	Prologis Inc	4.07%
5	O	Realty Income Corporation	3.98%
6	DLR	Digital Realty Trust Inc	3.93%
7	AMT	American Tower Corp	3.79%
8	EQIX	Equinix Inc	3.73%
9	VTR	Ventas Inc	3.47%
10	GMG	Goodman Group	3.35%

Sector	Weight
Real Estate	100.00%
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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