Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund, an Interval Fund, surpassed $1 billion in assets in 2018. According to its 2018 annual report, how did the volatility of the fund’s share values compare to the volatility of the leading stock and public REIT indices?
Answer: The fund, since inception in October 2012, has recorded approximately 90% lower volatility than leading stock and public REIT indices. The fund has paid 23 consecutive quarterly distributions and its latest distribution is equivalent to a 5.25% annualized rate based on the September 26, 2018 record date NAV of $30.27 per share, and an effective 6.4% (A Share) distribution rate on the inception price of $25.00 per share.
