Russell Investments Launches Global Real Estate ETF Using Multi-Manager Approach

Russell Investments has introduced the Russell Investments Global Real Estate ETF (CRIB), an actively managed fund focused on global real estate securities. The ETF invests primarily in REITs, REIT-like entities, and other real estate companies across developed and emerging markets, with at least 80% of assets allocated to the sector. Managed through Russell’s multi-manager framework, the fund combines recommendations from several specialist managers and uses portfolio optimization techniques to balance risk, return, and diversification. The strategy offers broad global real estate exposure while actively managing country, sector, and currency risks.