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Hi Nulla Nulla
I am sure you are already across this, but the table where you have set out the weightings include stocks which are technically in the S&P ASX 200 A-REIT index (the first 17 stocks) and stocks which are not in the index but have a similar business model (eg Aveo and Challenger Diversified). The weightings also are on a total market cap basis rather than a free float basis (S&P use free float to calculate the real index weightings). The number of shares in the table for a number of the REITs also do not reflect the current shares on issue post a number of capital raisings and DRPs that those REITs have actually done.
I just thought I'd mention this as the question raised was around getting an ETF on the A-REIT index or trying to manufacture one synthetically. The weightings you have outlined won't replicate the A-REIT index due to the differences I have outlined above which I thought would be useful to point out.
Cheers
In last weeks post I did point out that some of the capital/shares on issue figures are out of date and I would most likely correct them in the next post. I also include a comment each week that some of the figures change due to share buy back programs and may not be accurate. I'm not sure where you are coming from in respect of Aveo (formerly FKP) and Challenger?
The list was originally an extract from the XPJ Property Sector of the key players (that I monitor). Abacus and Challenger were added as a result of a suggestion from another poster as viable traders. I would have to check but I believe FKP was included in the A-REIT sector. What question in respect of "getting an ETF on the A-REIT index" are you referring to?
Cheers