Cohen & Steers Announces Changes to Realty Indexes

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Cohen & Steers (NYSE:CNS) announced upcoming changes to its Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP) and Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM), effective August 15, 2025. The modifications include adding EastGroup Properties (EGP) and Ventas Inc. (VTR) while removing Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE).

These indexes are free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The indexes serve as benchmarks, stock selection universes, and underlying indexes for derivatives, with weightings independently calculated by Standard & Poor's.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today pending changes to its Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP) and Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM), effective as of the close of business on August 15, 2025.

Cohen & Steers Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP)
Added component (symbol)	Removed component (symbol)
EastGroup Properties Inc. (EGP)	Rexford Industrial Realty Inc. (REXR)
Ventas Inc. (VTR)	Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (ARE)

 

Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Portfolio Index (GRM)
Added component (symbol)	Added component (symbol)
EastGroup Properties Inc. (EGP)	Rexford Industrial Realty Inc. (REXR)
Ventas Inc. (VTR)	Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (ARE)

 

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 announce to its Realty Majors Portfolio Index (RMP)?

Cohen & Steers announced the addition of EastGroup Properties (EGP) and Ventas Inc. (VTR), while removing Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR) and Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE), effective August 15, 2025.

When will the Cohen & Steers index changes take effect?

The changes to both the RMP and GRM indexes will take effect at the close of business on August 15, 2025.

How are the Cohen & Steers Realty indexes weighted?

The indexes are free-float adjusted, modified market capitalization-weighted total return indexes, with weightings independently calculated by Standard & Poor's.

What are the uses of Cohen & Steers Realty Majors Portfolio indexes?

The indexes can be used as indexing benchmarks, stock selection universes, underlying indexes for derivative instruments, or performance benchmarks.

Where are the Cohen & Steers Realty indexes traded?

The indexes are quoted intraday on a real-time basis by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.