Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. (CSEIX) Alternatives
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. (CSEIX) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CSEIX. 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 CSEIX
CSEIX charges 1.10% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CSEIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | CSEIX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | CSEIX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | CSEIX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | CSEIX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | CSEIX vs VGRNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CSEIX
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 100 | Jun 23, 2023 | CSEIX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | CSEIX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 90 | Oct 20, 2011 | CSEIX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 44 | Oct 2, 2018 | CSEIX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | 44 | Feb 4, 2003 | CSEIX vs FRIFX |
Top Performing CSEIX Alternatives (YTD)
CSEIX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | 4.51% | Dec 29, 1998 | CSEIX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 4.16% | Dec 21, 2010 | CSEIX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2002 | CSEIX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | CSEIX vs CRARX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 3.08% | Jan 24, 1989 | CSEIX vs IVRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CSEIX
CSEIX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 0.67% | Jun 23, 2023 | CSEIX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.75% | Oct 2, 1995 | CSEIX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | CSEIX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.59% | Jun 30, 2014 | CSEIX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | CSEIX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CSEIX
CSEIX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | -0.04% | Jun 23, 2023 | CSEIX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | CSEIX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | CSEIX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | CSEIX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | CSEIX vs FRINX |
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