KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since May 5, 2017.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- May 5, 2017
- Market Cap
- $335M
About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc is a real estate finance company that focuses on originating and acquiring senior mortgage loans secured by CRE assets. The investment is to originate or acquire senior mortgage loans collateralized by institutional-quality CRE assets that are owned and operated by experienced and well-capitalized sponsors and located in liquid markets with underlying fundamentals. KKR manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real estates, energy, infrastructure, credit, and hedge funds. The company's investment objective is capital preservation and generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders over the long term, through dividends.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 148 institutions reported holding KREF, with 51.2 million shares worth $349.1 million in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., with 10.0 million shares worth $68.4 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. | 10,000,001 | $68M | Unchanged |
| BlackRock | 5,898,946 | $40M | Added 6.61% |
| Long Pond Capital | 5,813,201 | $40M | Added 1.39% |
| UBS Group | 3,641,079 | $25M | Added 1392.67% |
| Vanguard | 3,117,008 | $21M | Reduced 0.81% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is KREF?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since May 5, 2017.
Who are the largest institutional holders of KREF?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of KREF were Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., BlackRock and Long Pond Capital.
How many institutions own KREF?
148 institutions reported a position in KREF for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $349.1 million in total.
Did institutions buy or sell KREF last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares, 1 reduced its position and 1 held its position unchanged during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for KREF.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in KREF, on SentiSense.