Cohen & Steers Announces Changes to Realty Indexes

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Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) announced changes to two real estate indexes effective at close on May 15, 2026. Azrieli Group Ltd. (AZRG.IT) will be added to the Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM) and the International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP).

LEG Immobilien AG (LEG.GR) will be removed from GRM and Grainger Trust Plc (GRI.LN) will be removed from IRP. The indexes are free-float adjusted, modified market-capitalization weighted total-return indexes, quoted intraday by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with weightings calculated by Standard & Poor's.

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Positive

• Azrieli Group (AZRG.IT) added to GRM
• Azrieli Group (AZRG.IT) added to IRP

Negative

• LEG Immobilien (LEG.GR) removed from GRM
• Grainger Trust (GRI.LN) removed from IRP

NEW YORK, May 8, 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 May 15, 2026.

Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM)
Added component (symbol)	Removed component (symbol)
Azrieli Group Ltd. (AZRG.IT)	LEG Immobilien AG (LEG.GR)

Cohen & Steers International Realty Majors Portfolio Index (IRP)
Added component (symbol)	Removed component (symbol)
Azrieli Group Ltd. (AZRG.IT)	Grainger Trust Plc (GRI.LN)

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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SOURCE Cohen & Steers, Inc.

FAQ

When do the Cohen & Steers index changes (CNS) take effect?

They take effect at the close of business on May 15, 2026. According to the company, the component additions and removals will be applied after market close that day.

Which component was added to the Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Index (GRM)?

Azrieli Group Ltd. (AZRG.IT) was added to GRM. According to the company, Azrieli replaces LEG Immobilien AG (LEG.GR) in the GRM composition.

Which component was removed from the Cohen & Steers International Realty Majors Index (IRP)?

Grainger Trust Plc (GRI.LN) was removed from IRP. According to the company, Azrieli Group (AZRG.IT) is the replacement component added to IRP.

How are the Cohen & Steers indexes weighted and quoted?

They are free-float adjusted, modified market-cap weighted total-return indexes quoted intraday on CME. According to the company, Standard & Poor's independently calculates all index weightings.

What uses do the Cohen & Steers GRM and IRP indexes serve for investors?

The indexes can be used as benchmarks, stock-selection universes, or underlying indexes for derivatives. According to the company, they emphasize firms leading securitization of real estate globally.