Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (FREL) Alternatives
Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (FREL) 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 FREL. 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 FREL
FREL charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FREL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | FREL vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | FREL vs USRT | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | FREL vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | FREL vs BBRE | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 0.12% | Nov 1, 2010 | FREL vs VNQI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FREL
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 | 92 | Oct 27, 2020 | FREL vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 69 | Jun 5, 2007 | FREL vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | FREL vs IFGL | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 61 | Feb 7, 2019 | FREL vs VRAI | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 57 | Oct 1, 2013 | FREL vs HAUZ |
Top Performing FREL Alternatives (YTD)
FREL alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 17.47% | Feb 7, 2019 | FREL vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | FREL vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | FREL vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 5.36% | Mar 22, 2019 | FREL vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | FREL vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FREL
FREL alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.61% | Feb 7, 2017 | FREL vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.88% | May 9, 2023 | FREL vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | FREL vs BLDG | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.05% | Dec 15, 2006 | FREL vs RWX | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.10% | Mar 17, 2015 | FREL vs SRET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FREL
FREL 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 | FREL vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | FREL vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | FREL vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | FREL vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | FREL vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 68 | -7.30% | Oct 21, 2013 | FREL vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | -1.78% | Sep 12, 2016 | FREL vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 11, 2024 | FREL vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 63 | 0.14% | Oct 6, 2014 | FREL vs FBND | |
| Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -6.77% | Sep 25, 2003 | FREL vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | -8.61% | Jun 3, 2020 | FREL vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | FREL vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.71% | Apr 19, 2007 | FREL vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | FREL vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -10.02% | Nov 20, 2023 | FREL vs FELG |
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