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First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund's 2025 payout dips due to higher rates but remains stable and diversified.

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24 May 2026
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First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund (FRI) saw its 2025 distribution fall to $0.8155 per share from $0.9104 in 2024, reflecting higher financing costs amid rising 10-year Treasury yields. The fund tracks the S&P U.S. REIT Index and holds diversified, large-cap REITs across industrial, healthcare, and data center sectors. Despite the payout dip, the distribution remains durable with no structural cuts expected, as the decline stems from increased debt service rather than property fundamentals. Investors seeking steady REIT income can hold FRI confidently, but those wanting consistent dividend growth should consider dividend-growth-focused REIT ETFs instead.

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