- Issuer
- Cohen & Steers
- Inception Date
- Jul 2, 1991
- Category
- REIT
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
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Performance
CSJZX Performance Chart
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z (CSJZX) is up 11.2% since the beginning of the year. CSJZX is currently trading at $73 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CSJZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,206.
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Returns By Period
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z (CSJZX) has returned 11.15% so far this year and 10.12% over the past 12 months.
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z
- 1D
- -1.76%
- 1M
- -1.86%
- YTD
- 11.15%
- 6M
- 10.18%
- 1Y
- 10.12%
- 3Y*
- 10.41%
- 5Y*
- 3.82%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
CSJZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2019, CSJZX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, CSJZX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -17.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.01% | 7.42% | -5.49% | 9.53% | -0.24% | -1.76% | 11.15% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.08% | 4.10% | -1.94% | -0.47% | 1.06% | 0.70% | -1.14% | 1.92% | 0.42% | -2.66% | 2.64% | -2.59% | 2.92% |
| 2024 | -4.56% | 2.82% | 1.44% | -7.64% | 6.46% | 2.35% | 6.79% | 5.20% | 3.31% | -2.63% | 2.77% | -8.36% | 6.62% |
| 2023 | 10.51% | -5.69% | -1.74% | 1.28% | -3.37% | 5.41% | 1.86% | -2.90% | -7.83% | -2.90% | 12.56% | 7.17% | 12.79% |
| 2022 | -7.35% | -4.97% | 6.82% | -3.68% | -4.75% | -5.74% | 8.28% | -6.01% | -12.54% | 2.73% | 6.55% | -5.21% | -24.89% |
| 2021 | -0.66% | 4.14% | 4.97% | 9.00% | 0.26% | 2.52% | 4.36% | 2.76% | -5.74% | 7.23% | -0.88% | 8.93% | 42.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z has an annualized alpha of -4.69%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 03, 2019.
- This fund participated in 100.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 70.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.69% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.56, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -4.69%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 70.61%
- Downside Capture
- 100.18%
Expense Ratio
CSJZX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CSJZX ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z (CSJZX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| CSJZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.77 | 2.39 | -1.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.10 | 3.25 | -2.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.43 | -0.29 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.33 | 3.11 | -1.79 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.46 | 14.38 | -10.92 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z provided a 2.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.04 | $2.01 | $1.86 | $2.25 | $4.43 | $3.11 | $1.57 | $5.73 |
Dividend yield | 2.80% | 3.05% | 2.82% | 3.54% | 7.57% | 3.72% | 2.58% | 8.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $2.01 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.86 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $2.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.25 | $4.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.20 | $3.11 |
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 Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z. 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 Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z was 41.66%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 268 trading sessions.
The current Cohen & Steers Realty Shares Fund Class Z drawdown is 3.25%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.66%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 1y 23d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -31.61%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 3y 4mo | 4y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.77%Mar 2026 | 24d | 18d | 1mo 12dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2021 pullback2021 | -7.63%Sep 2021 | 27d | 28d | 1mo 25dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2019 pullback2019 | -5.70%Dec 2019 | 1mo 26d | 1mo | 2mo 26dOct 2019 - Jan 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CSJZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.66% | -56.78% | +15.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.77% | -9.10% | +1.33% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.00% | -18.90% | +1.90% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.61% | -25.43% | -6.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.25% | 0.00% | -3.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.45% | -10.72% | -0.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.97% | 1.97% | +1.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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