Index Definitions

MSCI US REIT Index

 

The MSCI US REIT Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is comprised of equity REITs that are included in the MSCI US Investable Market 2500 Index, with the exception of specialty equity REITs that do not generate a majority of their revenue and income from real estate rental and leasing operations. The index represents approximately 85% of the US REIT universe.

 

The MSCI US REIT Index is an end of day, gross return index, available via Bloomberg and Reuters. The index is also available as a price-only index that is calculated by MSCI in real time and distributed by the American Stock Exchange over Network B of the Consolidated Tape Association, and by MSCI to Reuters and Bloomberg with the symbol RMZ.

 

Morgan Stanley REIT Preferred Index

 

The Morgan Stanley REIT Preferred Index (MSRP) is a preferred stock market capitalization-weighted total return index of certain exchange-traded perpetual preferred securities issued by US Equity and US Hybrid REITs.