Ventas, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About VTR

What does VTR invest in?

As an S&P 500 company, Ventas operates strategically at the nexus of the dynamic healthcare and real estate industries. We stand as one of the world's foremost Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), utilizing financial capital to unlock property value. Our partnerships extend to leading care providers, developers, research and medical institutions, innovators, and healthcare organizations, all of whom benefit from the significant demographic trend of an aging population. For over two decades, Ventas has pursued a steadfast and effective strategy: maintaining a high-quality, diverse portfolio of assets and varied capital streams to skillfully navigate market fluctuations. A dedicated and experienced team collaborates with industry-leading partners to generate consistent, increasing cash flows and superior returns on a strong balance sheet, ultimately enriching Ventas's shareholders. As of September 30, 2020, Ventas either owned outright or managed through unconsolidated joint ventures approximately 1,200 properties.

What is the expense ratio of VTR?

An expense ratio for Ventas, Inc. (VTR) 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 VTR?

Ventas, Inc. (VTR) manages $47.91B 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 VTR actively managed or an index fund?

VTR 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 VTR launched?

Ventas, Inc. (VTR) launched in May 1997 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has VTR performed?

VTR'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.