Major Asset Classes | February 2025 | Performance Review
Most of the major asset classes rallied in February, based on a set of ETFs. The downside exceptions: US stocks and a broad measure of commodities. Otherwise, global markets posted were broadly higher last month.
The top performer in February: US real estate investment trusts. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) rallied 3.7%, marking the ETF’s second straight monthly advance. Foreign stocks in developed markets (VEA) were the second-best performer last month via a 2.3% increase.
US equities (VTI) posted a loss in February, slumping 1.9%. The decline left American shares in last place for the month for the first time in more than two years. Commodities (GSG) also lost ground, sliding 1.5%.
