Vaneck Office And Commercial REIT ETF (DESK) Alternatives
Vaneck Office And Commercial REIT ETF (DESK) 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 DESK. 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 DESK
DESK charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DESK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | DESK vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | DESK vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | DESK vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | DESK vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | DESK vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DESK
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 | DESK vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 67 | Jun 5, 2007 | DESK vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | DESK vs IFGL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 56 | Oct 1, 2013 | DESK vs HAUZ | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 55 | May 9, 2023 | DESK vs IQRA |
Top Performing DESK Alternatives (YTD)
DESK 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 | DESK vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 15.36% | Oct 27, 2020 | DESK vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 10.71% | May 15, 2018 | DESK vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 6.13% | Mar 22, 2019 | DESK vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 5.55% | Feb 24, 2021 | DESK vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DESK
DESK 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 | DESK vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.89% | May 9, 2023 | DESK vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | DESK vs BLDG | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.08% | Mar 17, 2015 | DESK vs SRET | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.14% | Dec 15, 2006 | DESK vs RWX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DESK
DESK 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 | DESK vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | DESK vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | DESK vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | DESK vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | DESK vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 8.84% | Dec 20, 2011 | DESK vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 11.94% | May 16, 2006 | DESK vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 86 | 8.18% | Aug 13, 2007 | DESK vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 10.08% | Nov 10, 2009 | DESK vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -6.87% | Apr 24, 2012 | DESK vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 83 | -0.32% | Aug 27, 2024 | DESK vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | DESK vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 1 | -11.26% | Feb 11, 2013 | DESK vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.04% | Jan 4, 2024 | DESK vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 44 | -10.28% | Apr 9, 2021 | DESK vs DAPP |
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