First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund Price & Performance (FRI)

Eight U.S. real estate investment trusts raised their dividend payouts in March, signaling increased confidence in the sector. The uptick in distributions comes amid ongoing volatility in commercial real estate markets, reflecting management optimism about cash flow and long-term fundamentals despite broader economic uncertainty.12

The latest PERSI investment report reveals that real estate investment trusts made up 3.1% of the portfolio, with the real estate asset class delivering a 3.2% one-year return. These figures suggest REITs are maintaining a stable role in institutional allocations, even as other equity segments experience sharper swings.3

First Capital REIT announced a monthly cash distribution of $0.074167 per unit for April 2025, equivalent to $0.89 annually. The payment is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to unitholders of record as of April 30, reinforcing the trust’s commitment to regular income for investors.4