Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) Alternatives
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) 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 VNQ. 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 VNQ
VNQ charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VNQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | VNQ vs SCHH | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | VNQ vs FREL | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | VNQ vs USRT | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | VNQ vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | VNQ vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VNQ
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 | VNQ vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 67 | Jun 5, 2007 | VNQ vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | VNQ vs IFGL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 56 | Oct 1, 2013 | VNQ vs HAUZ | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 55 | May 9, 2023 | VNQ vs IQRA |
Top Performing VNQ Alternatives (YTD)
VNQ 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 | VNQ vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 15.36% | Oct 27, 2020 | VNQ vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 10.71% | May 15, 2018 | VNQ vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 6.13% | Mar 22, 2019 | VNQ vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 5.55% | Feb 24, 2021 | VNQ vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VNQ
VNQ 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 | VNQ vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.89% | May 9, 2023 | VNQ vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | VNQ vs BLDG | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.08% | Mar 17, 2015 | VNQ vs SRET | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.14% | Dec 15, 2006 | VNQ vs RWX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VNQ
VNQ 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 | VNQ vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | VNQ vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | VNQ vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | VNQ vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | VNQ vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VNQ vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VNQ vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 62 | -6.16% | Mar 25, 2004 | VNQ vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VNQ vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VNQ vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VNQ vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VNQ vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VNQ vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VNQ vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VNQ vs VTV |
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