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Zurich Investment Foundation Real Estate USA

Invest in commercial and residential properties in the United States. The attractive risk-return profile of core real estate and a focused strategy make this option particularly suitable for long-term investment.

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key sectors
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core real estate
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most attractive economic regions
Focus on four sectors Quality real estate Highly attractive economic regions

Benefits for investors

  • Attractive returns and appropriate diversification
  • Tax-optimized investment vehicle
  • Unique access to Zurich's in-house real estate asset manager in the U.S.
  • Focused strategy and disciplined approach
  • Conservative risk profile
  • Proven and successful investment process
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Innovative structure

  • Structured especially to meet the needs of pension funds
  • Tax-optimized and tax-efficient
  • Tax-shielded investment income
  • Tax-shielded capital gains

Local expertise – international know-how

  • Broad and sophisticated analysis process
  • Local network of 26 firms and over 180 specialists
  • Collaboration between Zurich Alternative Asset Management LLC and Zurich Invest Ltd
  • More than 150 years of real estate experience in total

Sustainability

  • Global and local market conditions
  • Holistic risk analysis
  • ESG factors taken into account
  • Aim is to acquire certified properties

Portfolio construction

  • Target allocation of approx. 1/3 residential and 2/3 commercial real estate
  • Focus on the largest U.S. economic regions
  • Specific risk analysis for the individual markets
  • Conservative risk profile: 80% rental income, 20% capital gains

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Product data

Name    Zurich Investment Foundation Real Estate USA
Investment category   Real estate (as per Art. 53 (1) c, BVV 2
Structure   Direct, 100% ownership, Zurich investment group, OAK-regulated
Risk profile   Min. 80% Core
ISIN / security number   CH0448058799 / 44 805 879
Accounting currency   US dollar (USD)
Currency risks   Not hedged
Benchmark   NCREIF (NFI-ODCE Index)
Administration fee (GAV)   0.7%
Front-end load   1,5%, (max. 5.0% according prospect)
Subscription authorization   Occupational pension institutions ("qualified foreign pension fund")
Minimum amount   USD 1 million
Accounting year   January 1 to December 31
Income distribution   Annual (foundation council decision after 5 years)
Provider and administrator   Zurich Invest Ltd, Zurich
Wealth management   Zurich Alternative Asset Management LCC
Custody bank    State Street Bank International GmbH, Munich, Zurich branch

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Address

  • Zurich Invest Ltd
    P.O. Box
    8085 Zurich