Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (CRED) Alternatives
Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (CRED) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CRED. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CRED
CRED charges 0.33% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CRED alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | CRED vs SCHH | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | CRED vs FREL | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | CRED vs USRT | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | CRED vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | CRED vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CRED
Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 91 | Oct 27, 2020 | CRED vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 67 | Jun 5, 2007 | CRED vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | CRED vs IFGL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 56 | Oct 1, 2013 | CRED vs HAUZ | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 55 | May 9, 2023 | CRED vs IQRA |
Top Performing CRED Alternatives (YTD)
CRED alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 16.21% | Feb 7, 2019 | CRED vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 15.36% | Oct 27, 2020 | CRED vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 10.71% | May 15, 2018 | CRED vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 6.13% | Mar 22, 2019 | CRED vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 5.55% | Feb 24, 2021 | CRED vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CRED
CRED alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.57% | Feb 7, 2017 | CRED vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.89% | May 9, 2023 | CRED vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | CRED vs BLDG | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.08% | Mar 17, 2015 | CRED vs SRET | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.14% | Dec 15, 2006 | CRED vs RWX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CRED
CRED alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | -6.57% | Feb 7, 2017 | CRED vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | CRED vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | CRED vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | CRED vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | CRED vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from Columbia
Most popular Columbia ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 77 | -4.20% | Mar 29, 2022 | CRED vs SEMI | |
| Columbia Short Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 92 | 0.02% | Sep 21, 2021 | CRED vs SBND | |
| Columbia U.S. Equity Income ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 30 | 3.68% | Jun 13, 2016 | CRED vs EQIN | |
| Columbia U.S. High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 73 | -0.36% | Sep 5, 2024 | CRED vs NJNK |
Often Compared With CRED
What investors most often compare with CRED, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 61 | -3.89% | Sep 25, 2019 | CRED vs RECS | |
| Welltower Inc. | 80 | 7.52% | — | CRED vs WELL | ||
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | CRED vs VOO | |
| First Trust TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond ETF | Nontraditional Bonds, Actively Managed | 79 | -0.44% | Jun 4, 2018 | CRED vs UCON | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.76% | Mar 10, 1999 | CRED vs QQQ | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | CRED vs VYM |
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