The Best REIT Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of REIT mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 115
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.99%
- Avg. Yield
- 4.33%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 10.63%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 15 / 100
The Best REIT Mutual Funds
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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5 Years
Best REIT Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top REIT Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CREMX (100) and QREARX (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 100 | — | Jun 2023 | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 98 | — | Oct 1995 | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 87 | — | Oct 2011 | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 52 | — | Oct 2018 | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 52 | — | — |
Best-Performing REIT Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top REIT Mutual funds is AIGYX (8.33%).
Across the lineup, REIT Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 10.63% and an average 5-year return of 1.96%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | 8.33% | — | Dec 1998 | |
| Delaware Ivy Securian Real Estate Securities Fund | 7.56% | — | Feb 1999 | |
| Cromwell CenterSquare Real Estate Fund | 6.22% | — | Dec 1997 | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 6.00% | — | Dec 2010 | |
| PGIM Real Estate Income Fund | 5.20% | — | Jun 2015 |
Lowest-Cost REIT Mutual funds
The top REIT Mutual funds is FESIX (0.07%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.99%, REIT Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Feb 2016 | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | — | Aug 2011 | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2017 | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | 69.90B | Dec 2003 | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | — | Apr 2011 |
Highest-Yield REIT Mutual funds
The top REIT Mutual funds is GREIX (33.08%).
Across the lineup, REIT Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 4.33%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Real Estate Securities Fund | 33.08% | — | Jul 1998 | |
| Delaware Ivy Securian Real Estate Securities Fund | 21.85% | — | Feb 1999 | |
| abrdn Global Premier Properties Fund | 12.64% | — | Feb 2007 | |
| SEI Institutional Managed Trust Real Estate Fund | 10.57% | — | Nov 2003 | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 9.58% | — | Dec 2002 |
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