HSBC FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Markets UCITS ETF

The HSBC FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Markets UCITS ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index. This index represents a broad array of real estate equities, encompassing property companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) from developed markets globally. The primary function of this ETF is to provide investors with a cost-effective and liquid means to gain exposure to the real estate sector's performance across developed nations. Notable features include its focus on developed market real estate, which offers diversification across various geographies and property types, such as office buildings, retail spaces, residential properties, and industrial sites. The ETF plays a critical role in the financial market by allowing investors to access the real estate asset class with the liquidity and convenience typical of equity investments. It serves as an important tool for portfolio diversification, enabling a strategic allocation in real estate without direct ownership of physical properties, and can appeal to institutional and retail investors aiming for exposure in this segment.