Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About ELS

What does ELS invest in?

Based in Chicago, Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. operates as a self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). As of January 25, 2021, its extensive portfolio includes 423 quality properties located across 33 U.S. states and British Columbia, collectively comprising 161,229 sites.

What is the expense ratio of ELS?

An expense ratio for Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) 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 ELS?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) manages $12.70B 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 ELS actively managed or an index fund?

ELS's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was ELS launched?

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (ELS) launched in February 1993 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has ELS performed?

ELS'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.