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 $30.78 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: +1.52%, 1-year: +2.44%, 3-year annualised: +11.02%, 5-year annualised: +2.20%, 10-year annualised: +3.06%. 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 American Tower Corp (AMT, 4.2%), Equinix Inc (EQIX, 4.1%), Prologis Inc (PLD, 4.1%), Welltower Inc (WELL, 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%), Energy (0.0%), Utilities (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 $277M 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
2026-10-01	$30.76	$30.80	$30.76	$30.78	$30.78	2,049
2026-09-30	$30.95	$30.95	$30.95	$30.95	$30.95	312
2026-09-29	$30.84	$31.04	$30.84	$31.04	$31.04	790
2026-09-28	$31.57	$31.57	$31.57	$31.57	$31.57	674
2026-09-25	$31.20	$31.20	$31.20	$31.20	$31.20	300
2026-09-24	$31.43	$31.43	$31.27	$31.28	$31.28	2,300
2026-09-23	$31.63	$31.72	$31.52	$31.52	$31.32	2,500
2026-09-22	$31.80	$31.95	$31.80	$31.93	$31.93	6,152
2026-09-21	$31.47	$31.77	$31.47	$31.76	$31.76	3,544
2026-09-18	$31.74	$31.74	$31.52	$31.52	$31.52	542

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AMT	American Tower Corp	4.18%
2	EQIX	Equinix Inc	4.12%
3	PLD	Prologis Inc	4.09%
4	WELL	Welltower Inc	4.09%
5	O	Realty Income Corporation	4.02%
6	VMRK	Vivmark Residential	3.93%
7	DLR	Digital Realty Trust Inc	3.93%
8	SPG	Simon Property Group Inc	3.91%
9	PSA	Public Storage	3.83%
10	VTR	Ventas Inc	3.65%

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

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