Cohen & Steers Announces Changes to Realty Indexes

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Rhea-AI Summary

Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) announced constituent changes to its Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM), International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP) and Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP), effective after the close on August 21, 2026.

CareTrust REIT (CTRE) is added to RMP and GRM. GRM also adds TAG Immobilien (TEG.GR) and Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT.SP), while removing Vonovia (VNA.GR) and KDX Realty Investment (8972.JP). IRP adds TAG Immobilien and Keppel DC REIT, and removes LEG Immobilien (LEG.GR) and KDX Realty Investment.

Positive

Updated index constituents effective August 21, 2026 across three realty benchmarks
CareTrust REIT (CTRE) added to both RMP and GRM indexes
TAG Immobilien (TEG.GR) and Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT.SP) added to GRM and IRP

Negative

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News Explained

The pending August 21, 2026 rebalancing changes the constituent lists of three real-estate indexes; the release describes them as benchmarks, stock-selection universes, and underlying indexes for derivatives, not as a financing or ownership transaction.

Market Context

CNS's July AUM update drew a 2.64% 24-hour historical reaction, providing a positive platform compar...

Analysis

CNS's July AUM update drew a 2.64% 24-hour historical reaction, providing a positive platform comparator for this index-composition announcement. The change itself was operational; recent insider net selling is a risk to monitor.

Key Figures

Effective date: August 21, 2026

1 metrics

Effective date August 21, 2026 Index changes effective at close of business

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 12	Active ETF launch	Positive	+0.7%	Real Assets Active ETF began trading on NYSE Arca.
Aug 10	AUM and flows	Positive	+2.6%	July AUM reached $102.5 billion with $688 million in net inflows.
Jul 30	Quarterly dividend	Positive	+0.9%	Board declared a third-quarter cash dividend of $0.67 per share.
Jul 29	Investment policy	Neutral	-0.1%	Fund announced an 80% investment-policy and strategy change effective October 1.
Jul 20	Leadership appointment	Positive	-2.5%	Erik Schneberger was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

CNS had modestly positive reactions to product launches, AUM updates and dividends, while a leadership appointment and investment-policy change were followed by declines.

Key Terms

free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted, total return indexes, derivative instruments

4 terms

free-float adjusted financial

"These free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes"

Free-float adjusted describes a way of measuring a company's market size or index weight by counting only the shares that are available for public trading, excluding locked-up shares held by insiders, governments, or strategic investors. It matters because it gives a clearer picture of the shares investors can actually buy or sell—like valuing a fruit market by the apples on the stall rather than those locked in storage—which affects index weights, fund allocations, and liquidity estimates.

modified market capitalization-weighted financial

"modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes of selected real estate"

A modified market capitalization-weighted method starts with company sizes (market caps) to set index weights but then adjusts those raw weights using rules like caps, floors, free-float adjustments, or liquidity and sector limits to prevent a few large firms from dominating. Think of it like a sports team that limits the star players' minutes so the whole roster matters more; for investors, it changes how much exposure an index gives to firms of different sizes and can affect diversification, risk profile, and fund tracking characteristics.

total return indexes financial

"modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes of selected real estate"

A total return index measures the change in value of a group of securities while also assuming that all cash distributions (like dividends or interest) are immediately reinvested into the index. It shows the compound growth an investor would have experienced, not just price moves, so it gives a fuller picture of how an investment actually performed over time—like tracking both the rising price of a stock and the extra income that gets plowed back in.

derivative instruments technical

"underlying indexes for derivative instruments or performance benchmarks"

Contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of something else—like a stock, bond, commodity, currency or market index. Think of them as a bet or an insurance policy that lets investors gain exposure, hedge risk, or speculate without owning the asset itself; their use can amplify gains or losses and affect a portfolio’s risk profile, liquidity and potential returns.

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08/14/2026 - 04:05 PM

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today pending changes to its Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM) and International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP), effective as of the close of business on August 21, 2026.

Cohen & Steers Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP)
Added component (symbol)	Removed component (symbol)
CareTrust REIT Inc. (CTRE)

Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM)
Added component (symbol)	Removed component (symbol)
CareTrust REIT Inc. (CTRE)
TAG Immobilien AG (TEG.GR)	Vonovia SE (VNA.GR)
Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT.SP)	KDX Realty Investment Corp. (8972.JP)

Cohen & Steers International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP)
Added component (symbol)	Removed component (symbol)
TAG Immobilien AG (TEG.GR)	LEG Immobilien AG (LEG.GR)
Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT.SP)	KDX Realty Investment Corp. (8972.JP)

These free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes of selected real estate equity securities are quoted intraday on a real-time basis by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The Indexes' modified capitalization-weighted approach and qualitative screening process emphasize companies that Cohen & Steers believes are leading the securitization of real estate globally.

The Indexes can be used as indexing benchmarks, stock selection universes, underlying indexes for derivative instruments or performance benchmarks. All index weightings are independently calculated by Standard & Poor's.

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

Website: https://www.cohenandsteers.com/
Symbol: (NYSE: CNS)

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FAQ

What changes did Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) announce to its realty indexes on August 14, 2026?

Cohen & Steers announced constituent changes to its RMP, GRM and IRP realty indexes, effective August 21, 2026. According to Cohen & Steers, several real estate companies are being added and some removed as part of the scheduled index rebalancing.

Which stocks are being added to the Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM)?

The GRM index will add CareTrust REIT (CTRE), TAG Immobilien (TEG.GR) and Keppel DC REIT (KDCREIT.SP). According to Cohen & Steers, these additions take effect after the close of business on August 21, 2026, as part of its periodic index review.

Which companies are being removed from the GRM and IRP indexes managed by Cohen & Steers (CNS)?

From GRM, Vonovia (VNA.GR) and KDX Realty Investment (8972.JP) will be removed. From IRP, LEG Immobilien (LEG.GR) and KDX Realty Investment will be removed. According to Cohen & Steers, these deletions become effective at the close on August 21, 2026.

What changes are being made to the Cohen & Steers Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP)?

The RMP index will add CareTrust REIT (CTRE) as a new component. According to Cohen & Steers, this adjustment is part of its regular index maintenance and will become effective as of the close of business on August 21, 2026.

How are the Cohen & Steers GRM and IRP realty indexes constructed and quoted?

The GRM and IRP indexes are free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes. According to Cohen & Steers, they are quoted intraday in real time by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and all index weightings are independently calculated by Standard & Poor's.

How can investors use the Cohen & Steers (CNS) realty indexes like GRM and IRP?

Investors can use the GRM, IRP and RMP indexes as benchmarks, stock selection universes or underlying indexes for derivatives. According to Cohen & Steers, they can also serve as performance benchmarks for actively managed real estate strategies focused on securitized property markets.