- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Mar 21, 2019
- Category
- REIT
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
Share Price Chart
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Performance
REIT.AX Performance Chart
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF (REIT.AX) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. REIT.AX is currently trading at A$17 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of REIT.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$986.
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Returns By Period
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF (REIT.AX) has returned 11.07% so far this year and 14.43% over the past 12 months.
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF
- 1D
- 1.12%
- 1M
- 0.53%
- 6M
- 11.21%
- YTD
- 11.07%
- 1Y
- 14.43%
- 3Y*
- 6.97%
- 5Y*
- -0.28%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
REIT.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 29, 2019, REIT.AX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.28%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 20.7 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, REIT.AX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.00% | 6.93% | -6.69% | 4.54% | 2.44% | 2.86% | 1.06% | 11.07% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.89% | 2.56% | -2.05% | -2.64% | 3.64% | 0.13% | 0.58% | 1.66% | 0.63% | -0.95% | 1.09% | 0.44% | 7.01% |
| 2024 | -4.96% | -1.24% | 2.38% | -9.61% | 5.78% | 1.89% | 7.17% | 3.56% | 3.26% | -1.54% | 1.98% | -8.65% | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 5.04% | -2.06% | -5.02% | 2.11% | -3.30% | 3.14% | 2.49% | -2.49% | -6.75% | -5.69% | 10.42% | 10.25% | 6.46% |
| 2022 | -7.27% | -2.27% | 6.56% | -1.38% | -8.23% | -9.34% | 6.87% | -3.68% | -14.50% | 4.46% | 3.43% | -2.00% | -26.16% |
| 2021 | -0.47% | 5.01% | 3.65% | 5.63% | 1.71% | 2.34% | 3.61% | 1.89% | -4.13% | 5.05% | 0.33% | 3.75% | 31.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.89%, beta of 0.00, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 29, 2019.
- This ETF participated in 115.68% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.04% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.00 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.89%
- Beta
- 0.00
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 51.04%
- Downside Capture
- 115.68%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
REIT.AX ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF (REIT.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| REIT.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.24 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.65 | 1.11 | +0.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.59 | 3.10 | +2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF provided a 3.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.57 | A$0.71 | A$0.35 | A$0.51 | A$0.51 | A$0.69 | A$0.74 | A$0.38 |
Dividend yield | 3.31% | 4.47% | 2.25% | 3.16% | 3.25% | 3.16% | 4.30% | 1.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.19 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.19 | A$0.38 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.18 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.19 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.71 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.18 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.35 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.51 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.51 |
| 2021 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.18 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.17 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.69 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF was 42.54%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 332 trading sessions.
The current VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF drawdown is 8.05%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-42.54%Mar 2020 | 29d | 1y 3mo | 1y 4moFeb 2020 - Jul 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-35.77%Oct 2023 | 1y 9mo | — | 4y 6moJan 2022 - now | — |
-7.70%Oct 2021 | 25d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 7dSep 2021 - Nov 2021 | — |
-4.84%Dec 2021 | 6d | 22d | 28dNov 2021 - Dec 2021 | — |
-4.59%Dec 2019 | 1mo 21d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 26dOct 2019 - Jan 2020 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| REIT.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.54% | -41.07% | -1.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.04% | -11.69% | +2.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.42% | -17.74% | -1.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.77% | -22.01% | -13.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.71% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.05% | -0.60% | -7.45% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.76% | -11.02% | -5.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.69% | 4.20% | -1.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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