# Where Is REIT Capital Going—and How Are Those Funds Performing?

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Author: Sequoia Research
Published: 2026-10-20T19:22:59.744Z
Updated: 2026-10-24T02:40:50.288Z
Original source: [Blue Vault](https://bluevaultpartners.com/nontraded-reit-fundraising-one-year-returns-q2-2026/)
Source published: 2026-10-20T18:24:10.000Z
Type: News
Topics: REITs, Alternative Investments

Blue Vault compared fundraising during the second quarter of 2026 with returns over the year ended June 30 for 29 nontraded REITs classified as open offerings. Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust led fundraising at approximately $1.22 billion, while Sculptor Diversified Real Estate Income Trust led the selected return comparison at 13.44%. Only five funds appeared in both top-ten groups.

The analysis uses Class I returns where available, substituting JLL Income Property Trust's Class A-I result. Fundraising totals cover the entire REIT and exclude the effect of share repurchases. Blue Vault emphasizes that fundraising and historical performance answer different questions; these rankings neither adjust for risk nor establish overall investment quality or a causal connection between returns and subscriptions.

[Read the original](https://bluevaultpartners.com/nontraded-reit-fundraising-one-year-returns-q2-2026/)

## Research considerations

REIT news can cover acquisitions, operating results, distributions, capital raising, and liquidity. Publicly traded and nontraded structures can have different reporting and liquidity arrangements. Identify the actual vehicle before comparing an announcement with other investments.

- Which REIT or portfolio is covered, and what period does the announcement describe?
- How do the reported figures relate to debt, operating performance, distribution coverage, and liquidity?

This Sequoia Research summary was prepared with AI assistance from the credited source. It is not independent verification of the source’s claims. The original publisher retains authorship of its reporting; follow the source link for the complete article.

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