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 $33.60 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: +10.82%, 1-year: +13.40%, 3-year annualised: +11.60%, 5-year annualised: +3.87%, 10-year annualised: +4.53%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.58, 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 2.23%, 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, 4.0%), Realty Income Corporation (O, 4.0%), Equinix Inc (EQIX, 3.9%) — 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 $287M 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 14.40% and a beta of 0.96 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.58 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-13	$33.62	$33.62	$33.60	$33.60	$33.60	502
2026-07-10	$33.57	$33.63	$33.40	$33.63	$33.63	6,597
2026-07-09	$33.60	$33.60	$33.49	$33.49	$33.49	637
2026-07-08	$33.46	$33.63	$33.35	$33.35	$33.35	1,726
2026-07-07	$34.12	$34.13	$34.00	$34.11	$34.11	2,325
2026-07-06	$33.78	$33.78	$33.73	$33.73	$33.73	1,537
2026-07-03	$34.06	$34.25	$33.92	$34.25	$34.25	1,976
2026-07-02	$33.67	$33.84	$33.65	$33.84	$33.84	2,952
2026-06-30	$33.70	$33.70	$33.43	$33.43	$33.43	1,100
2026-06-29	$34.22	$34.23	$33.92	$34.03	$34.03	1,685

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	SPG	Simon Property Group Inc	4.50%
2	WELL	Welltower Inc	4.26%
3	PSA	Public Storage	4.03%
4	O	Realty Income Corporation	3.96%
5	EQIX	Equinix Inc	3.91%
6	PLD	Prologis Inc	3.90%
7	AMT	American Tower Corp	3.67%
8	DLR	Digital Realty Trust Inc	3.65%
9	GMG	Goodman Group	3.53%
10	VTR	Ventas Inc	3.38%

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%

iShares Global Real Estate Common Class (CGR : TSX)

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