Real Estate ETF List
Here you can find all the Real Estate asset class ETFs and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which suits your portfolio best.
- Number of ETFs
- 67
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.50%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.05%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 14.70%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 41 / 100
Real Estate ETF List
11 results
| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Real Estate Index ETF | REIT | Aug 26, 2008 | 0.72% | 13.59% | 3.67% | 2.19% | 38 | ||||||||
| CI Global REIT Private Pool | REIT | May 21, 2020 | — | 13.94% | — | 4.45% | 51 | ||||||||
| Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index Corpora... | REIT, Equal Weight | Jan 22, 2019 | 0.30% | 15.36% | — | 0.00% | 52 | ||||||||
| Harvest Global REIT Leaders Income ETF | REIT, Derivative Income | Jun 23, 2017 | 0.85% | 9.78% | — | 9.92% | 19 | ||||||||
| Middlefield Real Estate Dividend ETF | REIT | Apr 20, 2011 | — | 15.90% | 7.09% | 6.39% | 71 | ||||||||
| Global X Equal Weight Canadian REITs Index ETF | REIT, Equal Weight | Apr 29, 2025 | — | 14.86% | — | 4.25% | 54 | ||||||||
| CI Canadian REIT ETF | REIT | Nov 15, 2004 | 0.87% | 13.85% | 6.75% | 4.36% | 52 | ||||||||
| TD Active Global Real Estate Equity ETF | REIT | Nov 20, 2019 | — | 12.81% | — | 4.74% | 35 | ||||||||
| Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT Index ETF | REIT | Nov 2, 2012 | 0.30% | 5.80% | 4.51% | 2.91% | 16 | ||||||||
| iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF | REIT | Oct 17, 2002 | 0.60% | 15.15% | 4.67% | 4.26% | 44 | ||||||||
| BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF | REIT, Equal Weight | May 19, 2010 | 0.61% | 15.17% | 6.84% | 4.24% | 50 |
Best Real Estate ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Real Estate ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VRAI (91) and DTCR (78).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 91 | 18.56M | Feb 2019 | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 78 | 2.10B | Oct 2020 | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 77 | 325.38M | Dec 2010 | |
| SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF | 75 | 1.91B | Apr 2001 | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 73 | 4.68B | May 2007 |
Best-Performing Real Estate ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Real Estate ETFs is DTCR (12.25%).
Across the lineup, Real Estate ETFs show an average 1-year return of 14.70% and an average 5-year return of 1.23%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 12.25% | 2.10B | Oct 2020 | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 6.83% | 18.56M | Feb 2019 | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 5.71% | 4.68B | May 2007 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 5.48% | 1.28B | Jun 2018 | |
| First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund | 5.42% | 192.19M | May 2007 |
Lowest-Cost Real Estate ETFs
The top Real Estate ETFs is SCHH (0.07%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, Real Estate ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | 11.62B | Jan 2011 | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.45B | Feb 2015 | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | 4.68B | May 2007 | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | 1.05B | Oct 2013 | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | 1.28B | Jun 2018 |
Highest-Yield Real Estate ETFs
The top Real Estate ETFs is MVRL (19.73%).
Across the lineup, Real Estate ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.05%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Mortgage REIT ET... | 19.73% | 12.93M | Jun 2020 | |
| VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF | 15.09% | 381.65M | Aug 2011 | |
| State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premiu... | 13.59% | 2.63M | Jul 2025 | |
| NEOS Real Estate High Income ETF | 10.77% | 303.88M | Jan 2025 | |
| Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF | 10.46% | 109.34M | Sep 2021 |
Top ETFs Asset Classes
Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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