The Best REIT ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of REIT ETFs.

REIT ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs are companies that own and manage income-producing real estate properties, such as office buildings, apartments, shopping centers, and warehouses. These companies are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders as dividends, making REITs a popular investment vehicle for generating revenue.

REIT ETFs provide investors with a way to gain exposure to the real estate market without purchasing individual REIT stocks or properties. In addition, they can offer diversification benefits, as the performance of REITs may not be closely correlated with the overall stock market. Finally, REIT ETFs offer liquidity, transparency, and lower management costs compared to traditional real estate investments.

Number of ETFs: 66
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.50%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 4.02%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 13.04%
Median Risk/Return Score: 28 / 100

The Best REIT ETFs

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
AREG.L	abrdn Future Real Estate UCITS ETF	REIT	Feb 22, 2023	0.40%	4.96%	—	0.00%	22
DPYA.L	iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS ETF...	REIT	May 10, 2018	0.59%	6.77%	—	0.00%	25
DPYE.L	iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS ETF...	REIT	Mar 5, 2018	0.64%	5.70%	—	0.00%	23
DPYG.L	iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS ETF...	REIT	Mar 5, 2018	0.64%	6.70%	—	2.95%	28
DTRE.L	First Trust Alerian Disruptive Technology Real Est...	REIT	Mar 30, 2022	0.60%	6.86%	—	2.61%	24
EPRA.L	Amundi Index FTSE EPRA NAREIT Global UCITS ETF DR	REIT	Nov 11, 2016	0.10%	6.79%	—	0.00%	33
GBRE.L	SPDR® Dow Jones Global Real Estate UCITS ETF	REIT	Oct 23, 2012	0.40%	6.19%	3.81%	0.75%	28
GLRA.L	SPDR® Dow Jones Global Real Estate UCITS ETF USD C...	REIT	Oct 16, 2019	0.40%	6.97%	—	0.00%	28
GLRE.L	SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate UCITS ETF	REIT	Oct 23, 2012	0.40%	6.61%	3.13%	2.58%	28
HPRD.L	HSBC FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed UCITS ETF	REIT	Jun 20, 2011	0.24%	6.60%	3.52%	3.06%	28
HPRO.L	HSBC FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed UCITS ETF	REIT	Jun 20, 2011	0.24%	5.06%	1.11%	0.03%	24
IASP.L	iShares Asia Property Yield UCITS ETF	REIT	Oct 20, 2006	0.59%	-7.66%	-0.92%	0.04%	13
IDWP.L	iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS	REIT	Oct 20, 2006	0.59%	6.84%	3.24%	3.01%	25
IPRP.L	iShares European Property Yield UCITS ETF	REIT	Nov 4, 2005	0.40%	-0.45%	1.98%	3.34%	10
IUKP.L	iShares UK Property UCITS ETF	REIT	Mar 16, 2007	0.40%	-3.75%	-4.20%	0.04%	7
IUSP.L	iShares US Property Yield UCITS ETF	REIT	Nov 3, 2006	0.40%	13.45%	6.52%	4.01%	41
IWDP.L	iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS ETF...	REIT	Oct 20, 2006	0.59%	6.86%	3.99%	3.03%	29
TREG.L	VanEck Global Real Estate UCITS ETF	REIT	Apr 14, 2011	0.25%	4.19%	—	3.50%	28
TRET.L	VanEck Global Real Estate UCITS ETF	REIT	Apr 14, 2011	0.25%	4.02%	—	3.49%	24
UKRE.L	iShares MSCI Target UK Real Estate UCITS ETF	REIT	Mar 16, 2015	0.40%	-3.77%	-3.16%	0.07%	4

Best REIT ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top REIT ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DTCR (88) and VRAI (82). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
DTCR	Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF	88	2.14B	Oct 2020
VRAI	Virtus Real Asset Income ETF	82	18.15M	Feb 2019
WTRE	WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF	57	16.26M	Jun 2007
RDOG	ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF	49	11.18M	May 2008
KBWY	Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF	48	290.02M	Dec 2010

Best-Performing REIT ETFs Over 5 Years

The top REIT ETFs is DTCR (14.39%). Across the lineup, REIT ETFs show an average 1-year return of 13.04% and an average 5-year return of 0.95%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
DTCR	Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF	14.39%	2.14B	Oct 2020
VRAI	Virtus Real Asset Income ETF	5.42%	18.15M	Feb 2019
USRT	iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF	5.20%	3.82B	May 2007
BBRE	JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF	4.91%	1.23B	Jun 2018
FRI	First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund	4.88%	175.93M	May 2007

Lowest-Cost REIT ETFs

The top REIT ETFs is SCHH (0.07%). With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, REIT 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
SCHH	Schwab US REIT ETF	0.07%	9.98B	Jan 2011
USRT	iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF	0.08%	3.82B	May 2007
FREL	Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF	0.08%	1.44B	Feb 2015
HAUZ	Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF	0.10%	1.05B	Oct 2013
BBRE	JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF	0.11%	1.23B	Jun 2018

Highest-Yield REIT ETFs

The top REIT ETFs is MVRL (20.94%). Across the lineup, REIT ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.02%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
MVRL	ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Mortgage REIT ET...	20.94%	12.89M	Jun 2020
MORT	VanEck Vectors Mortgage REIT Income ETF	13.20%	394.51M	Aug 2011
RIET	Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF	10.69%	104.54M	Sep 2021
REM	iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF	9.13%	556.50M	May 2007
KBWY	Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF	8.42%	290.02M	Dec 2010

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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