Standard Life Global Real Estate
Property
The Standard Life Global Real Estate is an actively managed pension fund which has made a return of -3.3% over the past 3 years (as of 19 May 2026).
The Standard Life Global Real Estate Fund invests fully in the abrdn Global Real Estate Fund. The aim of abrdn Global Real Estate Fund is summarised below. The Fund aims to generate income and some growth over the long term (5 years or more) by investing in global commercial property markets. Portfolio securities -The fund invests at least 80% in global commercial property and property-related equities (company shares) with the potential for up to 100% to be held in commercial property at any time. -The fund may also invest indirectly in commercial property through investment vehicles such as quoted and unquoted property companies or funds (including those managed by abrdn Investment Management Limited). -The fund may also invest in money-market instruments, and cash. Selling property can be a lengthy process so investors in the fund should be aware that they may not be able to sell their investment when they want to. At least 95% of the Non-Euro direct property assets will be hedged back to euro.
The fund invests in the Standard Life Investments Global REIT Focus fund which aims to provide long term growth from a combination of income and capital growth by investing predominantly in listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and quoted property companies. The fund aims to hold a globally diversified portfolio of these assets and is actively managed by our investment team to try to take advantage of opportunities they have identified. General ly non-euro denominated assets will be hedged back to euro.
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111.83
EUR
-2.99 (-2.60%) past 3 year
Performance data last updated: 19 May 2026
Prologis
Welltower
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Equity Residential
Mitsui Fudosan
Realty Income
Invitation Homes
USA
63.40%
Japan
8.60%
Germany
7.30%
Hong Kong
4.80%
Canada
3.00%
UK
3.00%
Australia
2.90%
Belgium
2.70%
Fund insights
Detailed information extracted from the fund factsheet.
Underlying fund: abrdn Global Real Estate Fund
Managed by abrdn
At least 95% of the Non-Euro direct property assets will be hedged back to euro.
The Fund and its holdings may use derivatives for the purpose of efficient portfolio management, reduction of risk or to meet its respective investment objective if this is permitted and appropriate. The fund does not make extensive use of derivatives.
ESG & sustainability
The fund is managed using an investment process that integrates environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors but does not promote ESG characteristics or have specific sustainable investment objectives. This means that while ESG factors and risks are considered, they may or may not impact portfolio construction. Furthermore, investments within this Fund do not take into account the EU Taxonomy criteria for environmentally sustainable economic activities. abrdn, the Investment Manager of the fund, integrates sustainability risks and opportunities into its research, analysis and investment decision-making process. abrdn believes that the consideration of sustainability risks and opportunities of a company can have a material impact on a company’s competitive position and future success and as such on long-term investment returns for investors. abrdn’s ESG integration requires, in addition to its inclusion in the investment decision making process, appropriate monitoring of sustainability considerations in risk management, portfolio monitoring, engagement and stewardship activities. abrdn also engages with policymakers on ESG and stewardship matters. Combining the integration of sustainability risks and opportunities with broader monitoring and engagement activities may affect the value of investments and therefore returns.
Capital protection
The fund employs a single swinging pricing methodology to protect against the dilution impact of transaction costs. Due to the high transaction charges associated with the fund’s assets, a change in the pricing basis will result in a significant movement in the fund’s published price.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Standard Life Global Real Estate.
The Standard Life Global Real Estate Fund invests fully in the abrdn Global Real Estate Fund, which targets global commercial property markets. It invests at least 80% in commercial property and property-related equities, and it can hold up to 100% in commercial property at any time. The fund may also invest indirectly through quoted and unquoted property companies or property funds, as well as in cash and money-market instruments.
The Standard Life Global Real Estate Fund aims to generate income and some growth over the long term, which is defined as 5 years or more. It does this through the abrdn Global Real Estate Fund by investing in global commercial property markets. Its approach is active, meaning the manager makes investment choices rather than simply tracking an index.
The Standard Life Global Real Estate Fund is designed for investors with a long-term horizon of 5 years or more. That is because commercial property can take time to buy and sell, and the fund warns that investors may not be able to sell when they want to. It may suit investors seeking income with some growth who are comfortable with property market risks.
The Standard Life Global Real Estate Fund carries several property-specific risks, including liquidity risk, property transaction cost risk, property valuation risk, and swing pricing risk. Liquidity risk means the fund may not be able to sell property quickly enough to meet redemptions, and valuation risk means property prices are based on an independent valuer’s opinion rather than a fixed market price. The fund also has foreign exchange risk, which means currency movements can affect returns when assets are held in different currencies.
The Standard Life Global Real Estate Fund hedges at least 95% of its non-euro direct property assets back to euro. Hedging is a way of reducing the impact of currency moves on returns, although it does not remove the risk completely. This is relevant because the fund invests globally, including in properties outside the euro area.
Standard Life Global Real Estate
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