iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) Alternatives
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) 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 REM. 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 REM
REM charges 0.48% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among REM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | REM vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | REM vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | REM vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | REM vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | REM vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to REM
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 | REM vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 69 | Jun 5, 2007 | REM vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | REM vs IFGL | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 61 | Feb 7, 2019 | REM vs VRAI | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 57 | Oct 1, 2013 | REM vs HAUZ |
Top Performing REM Alternatives (YTD)
REM 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 | REM vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | REM vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | REM vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 5.36% | Mar 22, 2019 | REM vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | REM vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to REM
REM 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 | REM vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.88% | May 9, 2023 | REM vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | REM vs BLDG | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.05% | Dec 15, 2006 | REM vs RWX | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.10% | Mar 17, 2015 | REM vs SRET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to REM
REM 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 | REM vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | REM vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | REM vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | REM vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | REM 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 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | REM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | REM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | REM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | REM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | REM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | REM vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | REM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | REM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | REM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | REM vs ACWI |
Often Compared With REM
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