Home/News Feed/Commodities and cash gain in September as U.S. real estate and bonds drop sharply. In September, commodities and cash were the only major asset classes to post gains, while most others declined. U.S. real estate investment trusts experienced the largest drop, falling 6.2%, marking their steepest monthly loss in nearly two years. The bond market also saw significant losses, with U.S. investment-grade bonds falling 2.6%, the worst monthly decline in four years. These trends highlight increased volatility and challenges in property and bond markets, signaling caution for investors.
U.S. real estate investment trusts currently have a market cap of $70.80 billion on Pluang, with a typical holding period of 112 days, indicating steady investor interest despite recent volatility. As of Oct 01, 2026 20:32 WIB, the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ) is priced at USD 89.16 and has seen a modest 1-day decline of 0.52%. This activity contrasts with the sharp monthly drop reported in September, highlighting ongoing fluctuations in the sector.