Most bought real estate stocks
Discover which Real Estate stocks institutional investors added to most aggressively, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable additions at the top of this list include MARCUS & MILLICHAP INC (MMI), EMPIRE STATE REALTY OP LP-ES (ESBA), CUBESMART (CUBE), APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMI | MARCUS & MILLICHAP INC | 1,138,241 | $29.65M | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ESBA | EMPIRE STATE REALTY OP LP-ES | 84,909 | $427.94K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CUBE | CUBESMART | 78,494 | $2.88M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| APLE | APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC | 60,975 | $701.82K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MPW | MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC | 57,870 | $267.94K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BXMT | BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRU-CL A | 45,143 | $864.49K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BRX | BRIXMOR PROPERTY GROUP INC | 41,781 | $1.20M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KRG | KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST | 39,550 | $970.95K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NNN | NNN REIT INC | 36,605 | $1.57M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| O | REALTY INCOME CORP | 30,055 | $2.28M | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| NSA | NATIONAL STORAGE AFFILIATES | 20,955 | $790.84K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PSA | PUBLIC STORAGE | 18,731 | $5.07M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| STAG | STAG INDUSTRIAL INC | 16,570 | $597.51K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IRT | INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST IN | 15,624 | $232.64K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PLD | PROLOGIS INC | 15,612 | $2.72M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| SLG | SL GREEN REALTY CORP | 13,202 | $487.67K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ARE | ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE EQUIT | 12,758 | $592.24K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BDN | BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST | 10,871 | $29.46K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EPRT | ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY | 10,724 | $325.57K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ADC | AGREE REALTY CORP | 10,468 | $789.08K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IRM | IRON MOUNTAIN INC | 10,464 | $1.07M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PEB | PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST | 10,091 | $127.45K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPG | SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC | 9,778 | $1.82M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EGP | EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC | 9,330 | $1.73M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CTRE | CARETRUST REIT INC | 7,074 | $259.26K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| REXR | REXFORD INDUSTRIAL REALTY IN | 6,612 | $216.43K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EXR | EXTRA SPACE STORAGE INC | 5,456 | $715.46K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FRT | FEDERAL REALTY INVS TRUST | 3,895 | $413.69K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AVB | AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC | 2,715 | $443.55K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SBAC | SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP | 2,118 | $364.49K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EQIX | EQUINIX INC | 1,885 | $1.85M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VNO | VORNADO REALTY TRUST | 1,577 | -$23.16K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| RLJ | RLJ LODGING TRUST | 990 | $6.94K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought real estate stocks
What are the most bought Real Estate stocks in Q1 2026?
The most bought real estate stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which real estate stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2026?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as MARCUS & MILLICHAP INC (MMI), EMPIRE STATE REALTY OP LP-ES (ESBA), CUBESMART (CUBE), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2025).
Does this include all institutional owners?
These rankings are based on a subset of tracked institutional investors who file SEC 13F reports. While not exhaustive, the dataset includes many of the largest and most influential funds.
Are these trades real-time?
No. 13F filings are reported quarterly and may be delayed by up to 45 days. The data reflects positions at the end of the reporting period, not real-time trading activity.