- ISIN
- US02490E8762
- CUSIP
- 02490E876
- Issuer
- American Funds
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2023
- Category
- REIT
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
RERFX Performance Chart
American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6 (RERFX) is up 13.6% since the beginning of the year. RERFX is currently trading at $65 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RERFX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,306.
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Returns By Period
American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6 (RERFX) has returned 13.55% so far this year and 30.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RERFX has returned 9.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6
- 1D
- 0.81%
- 1M
- 4.71%
- YTD
- 13.55%
- 6M
- 13.61%
- 1Y
- 30.91%
- 3Y*
- 16.79%
- 5Y*
- 5.48%
- 10Y*
- 9.88%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
RERFX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 15, 2002, RERFX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, RERFX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.52% | 2.05% | -9.78% | 8.37% | 5.84% | 1.90% | 13.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.86% | 0.76% | -2.89% | 2.87% | 5.88% | 3.94% | -1.40% | 3.83% | 3.80% | 2.87% | -1.03% | 2.85% | 29.26% |
| 2024 | -0.09% | 3.77% | 3.64% | -2.71% | 3.43% | -2.78% | 1.17% | 3.09% | 1.04% | -4.05% | 0.55% | -3.68% | 2.96% |
| 2023 | 9.04% | -3.74% | 4.65% | 1.04% | -3.16% | 4.41% | 2.90% | -4.06% | -5.14% | -3.12% | 8.49% | 5.05% | 16.02% |
| 2022 | -7.38% | -4.32% | -0.99% | -7.53% | 1.24% | -8.86% | 5.00% | -4.59% | -9.53% | 4.97% | 12.24% | -3.45% | -22.81% |
| 2021 | -1.55% | 2.22% | -1.08% | 3.63% | 2.94% | 0.28% | -1.49% | 3.39% | -4.13% | 1.93% | -5.08% | 2.18% | 2.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6 has an annualized alpha of 1.49%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 15, 2002.
- This fund participated in 94.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.49%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 93.79%
- Downside Capture
- 94.94%
Expense Ratio
RERFX has an expense ratio of 0.29%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RERFX ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6 (RERFX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| RERFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.13 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.32 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.51 | 2.46 | +0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.33 | 10.92 | -1.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6 provided a 16.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $10.48 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $10.48 | $8.43 | $2.63 | $2.13 | $0.97 | $6.56 | $0.26 | $1.72 | $1.40 | $2.77 | $0.71 | $1.53 |
Dividend yield | 16.16% | 13.93% | 4.90% | 3.90% | 1.98% | 10.14% | 0.38% | 3.10% | 3.11% | 4.94% | 1.58% | 3.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.72 | $3.72 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.76 | $8.43 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.38 | $2.63 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $2.13 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.97 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.46 | $6.56 |
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 American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6. 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 American Funds Real Estate Index Fund Class R-6 was 53.80%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1139 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -53.80%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 6mo | 5y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -37.32%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 2y 10mo | 3y 10moSep 2021 - Jul 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.76%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 4mo 8d | 2y 6moJan 2018 - Jul 2020 |
2003 bear market2003 | -27.35%Mar 2003 | 9mo 26d | 6mo 10d | 1y 4moMay 2002 - Sep 2003 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.56%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moMay 2015 - Apr 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RERFX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.80% | -56.78% | +2.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.53% | -9.10% | -3.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.62% | -18.90% | +3.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.32% | -25.43% | -11.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.32% | -33.92% | -3.40% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.00% | -10.71% | -0.29% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.36% | 2.04% | +1.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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