Episode 356: Columbia Threadneedle Launches ETF Amid Signs of Maintained or Increased Real Estate Allocations

Recent survey data from Columbia Threadneedle Investments shows that 93% of financial advisors plan to maintain or increase their real estate allocations over the next 12 to 24 months, confirming that the “timing is right” for the launch of the Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (NYSE Arca: CRED), says Marc Zeitoun, head of strategic beta at the global asset manager. Columbia Threadneedle launched CRED on April 26. The ETF tracks a custom, proprietary index which typically t...