Real Estate ETF (AVRE) Touches a New 52-Week High

The Avantis Real Estate ETF (AVRE) reached a new 52-week high, signaling strong momentum in real estate-related equities. The fund rose 12.7% from its 52-week low of $42.98 per share and recently hit a fresh peak over the same period. AVRE provides exposure to real estate securities designed to generate income similar in structure to real estate investment trusts (REITs). It charges 17 basis points annually in fees. The article attributes the latest strength to a rally among its top holdings, citing Welltower and Prologis, supported by demand for senior housing and logistics space. It also points to AVRE’s active management approach, which allows managers to tilt toward sub-sectors showing relative strength, and to a relatively low expense ratio for the category. For near-term outlook, it references a weighted alpha of 11.91 from Barchart.com as a sign the fund could continue rising.