NYLI CBRE Real Assets ETF (REIX) Performance
REIX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +5.1% total return
- 3 years
- +14.4% a year
- Since first price
- +7.5% a year since 2023
REIX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | REIX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.9% | +1.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.1% | −5.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.9% | −4.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.8% | +4.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +5.1% | +2.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +49.5%+14.4%/yr | +36.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 10, 2023 | +28.6%+7.5%/yr | +16.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: REIX vs SPY
From May 10, 2023: REIX grew to $12,858, SPY to $19,226.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
REIX returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+12.4%), worst 2024 (+5.6%). 2026 is year to date.
REIX annual returns table
| Year | REIX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.8% | −9.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.4% | −9.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +5.6% | −9.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
REIX largest drawdowns
Now 6.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | −15.7% | Oct 27, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | 3 months | 5 months |
| Sep 24, 2024 | −12.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | 6 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
REIX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.4% | +8.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.7% | 13.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 | 0.33 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.87 | 0.50 |
| Best month | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Worst month | −6.5% | −6.5% |
| Best 12 months | +29.0% | +29.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.9% | +2.9% |
| Positive months | 61% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.59 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.53 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
REIX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 30 | +2.9% | +12.2% | +29.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 6 | +10.3% | +11.2% | +13.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
REIX performance overview
NYLI CBRE Real Assets ETF (REIX) returned +5.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +7.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $12,858. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −15.7%, from Jul 26, 2023 to Oct 27, 2023, and it took 48 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 13.9% a year.
Related: REIX chart, REIX holdings, REIX dividends, REIX valuation. See the REIX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
REIX performance FAQ
What is the REIX return over the past year?
REIX returned +5.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 2.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in REIX be worth?
$10,000 invested in REIX at its first recorded close on May 10, 2023 would be worth about $12,858 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for REIX?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +5.6%. The best was 2025 at +12.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of REIX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −15.7% between July 26, 2023 and October 27, 2023. It recovered to the old high on December 14, 2023, 48 days after the bottom.
How volatile is REIX?
Over the past 3 years REIX had an annualized volatility of 13.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.54 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).