Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About ARE

What does ARE invest in?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE), an S&P 500® real estate investment trust, stands as the pioneering and most seasoned entity in the specialized domain of urban office properties. Since its inception in 1994, Alexandria has uniquely focused on the ownership, operation, and development of integrated campuses tailored for the life science, technology, and agtech sectors, strategically positioned within premier innovation ecosystems. By December 31, 2020, the company commanded a market capitalization of $31.9 billion and managed an extensive North American asset portfolio totaling 49.7 million square feet. This substantial base encompasses 31.9 million RSF of operational properties, 3.3 million RSF of premium Class A spaces currently under construction, 7.1 million RSF designated for near-to-mid-term development and refurbishment, and an additional 7.4 million SF earmarked for future projects. Alexandria has cultivated a significant footprint across vital innovation hubs such as Greater Boston, San Francisco, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle. Its established expertise lies in crafting superior Class A facilities within these urban campuses, fostering dynamic and collaborative environments. These spaces are instrumental in empowering innovative tenants to successfully attract and retain world-class professionals, thereby stimulating productivity, efficiency, creativity, and overall achievement. Furthermore, Alexandria extends its support to transformative life science, technology, and agtech companies through its dedicated venture capital platform. This distinct business model, coupled with rigorous underwriting practices, ensures a diverse and high-caliber tenant roster, ultimately driving elevated occupancy rates, extended lease durations, robust rental revenues, superior financial returns, and enhanced long-term asset appreciation.

What is the expense ratio of ARE?

An expense ratio for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is ARE?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) manages $8.73B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ARE actively managed or an index fund?

ARE is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios because there's no security selection cost.

When was ARE launched?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) launched in May 1997 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has ARE performed?

ARE's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.