FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE) Alternatives
FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE) 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 GQRE. 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 GQRE
GQRE charges 0.45% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GQRE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | GQRE vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | GQRE vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | GQRE vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | GQRE vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | GQRE vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GQRE
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 | GQRE vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 69 | Jun 5, 2007 | GQRE vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | GQRE vs IFGL | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 61 | Feb 7, 2019 | GQRE vs VRAI | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 57 | Oct 1, 2013 | GQRE vs HAUZ |
Top Performing GQRE Alternatives (YTD)
GQRE 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 | GQRE vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | GQRE vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | GQRE vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 5.36% | Mar 22, 2019 | GQRE vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | GQRE vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GQRE
GQRE 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 | GQRE vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.88% | May 9, 2023 | GQRE vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | GQRE vs BLDG | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.05% | Dec 15, 2006 | GQRE vs RWX | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.10% | Mar 17, 2015 | GQRE vs SRET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GQRE
GQRE 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 | GQRE vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | GQRE vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | GQRE vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | GQRE vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | GQRE vs BYRE |
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