For the first time, core private real estate has a true index fund. Unlike public REITs, which often mirror the movements of broader equity markets, the NFI-ODCE Index reflects the hallmarks of core private real estate — long leases, conservative financing, income durability, and low correlation to stocks and bonds. In a sponsored report published in the September issue of Real Assets Advisor, Adam Liebman, executive director – investment strategist at Accordant, looks at how this development can encourage the growth of private real estate investment in individual portfolios. To learn more, access a pdf of the sponsor report by clicking