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Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index (^DWRTF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index (^DWRTF) has returned 3.62% so far this year and 3.12% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^DWRTF has returned 0.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index

1D
1.19%
1M
-6.29%
YTD
3.62%
6M
1.81%
1Y
3.12%
3Y*
4.92%
5Y*
1.29%
10Y*
0.91%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 18, 2010, ^DWRTF's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, ^DWRTF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 9, 2011 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -18.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.85%7.52%-6.29%3.62%
20251.05%3.69%-4.41%-2.89%1.90%-1.65%-0.86%4.48%0.48%-1.47%2.91%-3.10%-0.33%
2024-4.14%1.68%1.18%-7.45%4.70%2.06%5.68%6.17%2.04%-3.26%4.40%-7.73%4.06%
202310.84%-5.05%-3.35%0.55%-2.93%4.37%2.71%-3.36%-7.68%-4.67%10.54%9.24%9.32%
2022-6.56%-3.65%6.16%-4.75%-7.02%-8.31%8.76%-6.35%-12.82%4.34%5.61%-5.87%-28.53%
2021-0.32%5.18%4.11%8.11%0.77%1.83%5.17%1.63%-5.97%8.06%-0.74%8.52%41.64%

Benchmark Metrics

Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index has an annualized alpha of -4.72%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 2010.

  • This index participated in 100.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 69.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This index had an annualized alpha of -4.72% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.89 and R² of 0.53, this index moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-4.72%
Beta
0.89
0.53
Upside Capture
69.51%
Downside Capture
100.96%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

^DWRTF ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% of indices on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


^DWRTF Risk / Return Rank: 2424
Overall Rank
^DWRTF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2424
Sharpe Ratio Rank
^DWRTF Sortino Ratio Rank: 2121
Sortino Ratio Rank
^DWRTF Omega Ratio Rank: 2222
Omega Ratio Rank
^DWRTF Calmar Ratio Rank: 2424
Calmar Ratio Rank
^DWRTF Martin Ratio Rank: 2828
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index (^DWRTF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


^DWRTFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.19

0.90

-0.71

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.37

1.39

-1.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.24

1.40

-1.16

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.97

6.61

-5.63

Explore ^DWRTF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index was 44.52%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 304 trading sessions.

The current Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index drawdown is 16.03%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-44.52%Feb 19, 202024Mar 23, 2020304Jun 7, 2021328
-36.72%Jan 3, 2022458Oct 27, 2023
-23.43%Jul 25, 201150Oct 3, 201185Feb 3, 2012135
-21.14%Aug 2, 2016384Feb 8, 2018394Sep 4, 2019778
-18.61%May 22, 201362Aug 19, 2013264Sep 5, 2014326

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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