iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) 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 IYR. 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 IYR
IYR charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | IYR vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | IYR vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | IYR vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | IYR vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | IYR vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYR
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 | IYR vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 67 | Jun 5, 2007 | IYR vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | IYR vs IFGL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 56 | Oct 1, 2013 | IYR vs HAUZ | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 55 | May 9, 2023 | IYR vs IQRA |
Top Performing IYR Alternatives (YTD)
IYR 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 | IYR vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 15.36% | Oct 27, 2020 | IYR vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 10.71% | May 15, 2018 | IYR vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 6.13% | Mar 22, 2019 | IYR vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 5.55% | Feb 24, 2021 | IYR vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYR
IYR 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 | IYR vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.89% | May 9, 2023 | IYR vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | IYR vs BLDG | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.08% | Mar 17, 2015 | IYR vs SRET | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.14% | Dec 15, 2006 | IYR vs RWX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYR
IYR 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 | IYR vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | IYR vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | IYR vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | IYR vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | IYR vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | IYR vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYR vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | IYR vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYR vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYR vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYR vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYR vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYR vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | IYR vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYR vs ACWI |
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