iShares Developed Real Estate Index Fund Class K

The iShares Developed Real Estate Index Fund Class K is an open-end mutual fund that aims to replicate the performance of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index. This index is composed of listed real estate equities—including both companies and real estate investment trusts (REITs)—across developed global markets. The fund’s primary purpose is to provide investors with broad, diversified exposure to the real estate sector internationally, focusing on income-producing properties in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. It invests predominantly in publicly traded real estate companies and REITs, spanning a mix of growth and value styles and a range of market capitalizations. Managed by BlackRock, the fund employs a representative sampling technique to closely track its benchmark and typically invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index. Notably, the fund features a low expense ratio, making it an efficient vehicle for institutional investors seeking global real estate diversification. The iShares Developed Real Estate Index Fund Class K plays a significant role in portfolios looking to access the risk-return characteristics and income potential of developed market real estate while leveraging the liquidity and transparency of listed equities.