Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (HAUZ) 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 HAUZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HAUZ
HAUZ charges 0.10% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the REIT category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | 11.48B | Jan 2011 | HAUZ vs SCHH | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.45B | Feb 2015 | HAUZ vs FREL | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | 4.66B | May 2007 | HAUZ vs USRT | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | 1.29B | Jun 2018 | HAUZ vs BBRE | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | 0.12% | 3.70B | Nov 2010 | HAUZ vs VNQI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HAUZ
HAUZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 19. There are 58 ETFs in the REIT category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 92 | 18.54M | Feb 2019 | HAUZ vs VRAI | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 81 | 314.06M | Dec 2010 | HAUZ vs KBWY | |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF | 80 | 2.00B | Apr 2001 | HAUZ vs RWR | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 79 | 4.66B | May 2007 | HAUZ vs USRT | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 78 | 2.30B | Oct 2020 | HAUZ vs DTCR |
Top Performing HAUZ Alternatives (YTD)
HAUZ is at 0.36% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the REIT category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.42%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares | 33.42% | 45.85M | Jul 2009 | HAUZ vs DRN | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 32.24% | 2.30B | Oct 2020 | HAUZ vs DTCR | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 25.77% | 314.06M | Dec 2010 | HAUZ vs KBWY | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 23.35% | 18.54M | Feb 2019 | HAUZ vs VRAI | |
| ProShares Ultra Real Estate | 23.35% | 59.95M | Jan 2007 | HAUZ vs URE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HAUZ
HAUZ has 14.17% 1-year volatility. There are 42 ETFs in the REIT category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.10% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | HAUZ vs PFFR | |
| NEOS Real Estate High Income ETF | 10.71% | 306.72M | Jan 2025 | HAUZ vs IYRI | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 10.85% | 6.79M | May 2023 | HAUZ vs IQRA | |
| State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premiu... | 11.02% | 2.87M | Jul 2025 | HAUZ vs XLRI | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 11.53% | 67.21M | Sep 2020 | HAUZ vs BLDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HAUZ
HAUZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.08%. There are 50 ETFs in the REIT category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | -4.82% | 18.54M | Feb 2019 | HAUZ vs VRAI | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | -6.57% | 120.46M | Feb 2017 | HAUZ vs PFFR | |
| State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premiu... | -7.12% | 2.87M | Jul 2025 | HAUZ vs XLRI | |
| Janus Henderson U.S. Real Estate ETF | -7.14% | 4.21M | Jun 2021 | HAUZ vs JRE | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | -7.35% | 58.29M | Feb 2021 | HAUZ vs REIT |
Other ETFs from DWS
The 4 most viewed DWS ETFs shown here include DBEF, ASHR, HYLB and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $9B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 88 | 14.65% | 9.16B | Jun 2011 | HAUZ vs DBEF | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | China Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 51 | 3.26% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | HAUZ vs ASHR | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 69 | 2.05% | 3.46B | Dec 2016 | HAUZ vs HYLB | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity Fund | Europe Equities | 82 | 13.88% | 772.43M | Oct 2013 | HAUZ vs DBEU |
Often Compared With HAUZ
Investors most often compare HAUZ with VNQ, REET, NURE. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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