Real estate income funds like the ING Clarion Global UK Real Estate Fund provide monthly income in the form of dividend payments. The ING fund is a closed-end fund that invests primarily in real estate securities.

Closed-end funds, unlike open-end funds, are not continuously offered After an IPO, shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund's shares is determined by a number of factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Fund. While equities can offer the potential for greater long-term growth than most debt securities, they also feature generally higher volatility. Closed-end funds face risks that are more similar to those associated with direct ownership of real estate. Because the Fund's investments are concentrated in this area, the value of the Fund may be subject to greater volatility than a fund with a portfolio that is less concentrated.