iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) 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 REET. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to REET
REET charges 0.14% annually. There are 8 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% | 9.98B | Jan 2011 | REET vs SCHH | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.44B | Feb 2015 | REET vs FREL | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | 3.82B | May 2007 | REET vs USRT | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | 1.05B | Oct 2013 | REET vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | 1.23B | Jun 2018 | REET vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to REET
REET has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 14 ETFs in the REIT category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 92 | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | REET vs DTCR | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 76 | 18.15M | Feb 2019 | REET vs VRAI | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 62 | 16.26M | Jun 2007 | REET vs WTRE | |
| ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | 39 | 11.18M | May 2008 | REET vs RDOG | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 39 | 290.02M | Dec 2010 | REET vs KBWY |
Top Performing REET Alternatives (YTD)
REET is at 8.07% YTD. There are 29 ETFs in the REIT category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 52.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 52.56% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | REET vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 23.34% | 16.26M | Jun 2007 | REET vs WTRE | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 21.11% | 18.15M | Feb 2019 | REET vs VRAI | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 19.79% | 407.42M | May 2018 | REET vs SRVR | |
| Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares | 19.48% | 46.11M | Jul 2009 | REET vs DRN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to REET
REET has 12.10% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the REIT category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 7.91% | 116.70M | Feb 2017 | REET vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 10.53% | 6.52M | May 2023 | REET vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 11.07% | 36.29M | Sep 2020 | REET vs BLDG | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 11.36% | 230.44M | Mar 2015 | REET vs SRET | |
| FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund | 11.64% | 400.18M | Nov 2013 | REET vs GQRE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to REET
REET has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.04%. There are 28 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% | 18.15M | Feb 2019 | REET vs VRAI | |
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | -6.57% | 116.70M | Feb 2017 | REET vs PFFR | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | -7.35% | 52.39M | Feb 2021 | REET vs REIT | |
| First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund | -7.57% | 175.93M | May 2007 | REET vs FRI | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF | -7.67% | 14.89M | Feb 2021 | REET vs FPRO |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | REET vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | REET vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | REET vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | REET vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | REET vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | REET vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | REET vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | REET vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | REET vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | REET vs ACWI |
Often Compared With REET
Investors most often compare REET with VNQ, VNQI, XLRE. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare REET with Any Fund or Stock
Compare REET with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.
Pair REET with funds that move differently
iShares Global REIT ETF alternatives help with substitution. Diversifiers are the next step when you want funds with lower historical correlation to REET.
Explore REET Diversifiers