Virtus Real Asset Income ETF (VRAI) Alternatives
Virtus Real Asset Income ETF (VRAI) 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 VRAI. 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 VRAI
VRAI charges 0.55% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VRAI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | VRAI vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | VRAI vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | VRAI vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | VRAI vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | VRAI vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VRAI
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 | VRAI vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 69 | Jun 5, 2007 | VRAI vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | VRAI vs IFGL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 57 | Oct 1, 2013 | VRAI vs HAUZ | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 57 | May 9, 2023 | VRAI vs IQRA |
Top Performing VRAI Alternatives (YTD)
VRAI alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | VRAI vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | VRAI vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 5.36% | Mar 22, 2019 | VRAI vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | VRAI vs REIT | |
| First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund | 4.55% | May 8, 2007 | VRAI vs FRI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VRAI
VRAI 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 | VRAI vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.88% | May 9, 2023 | VRAI vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | VRAI vs BLDG | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.05% | Dec 15, 2006 | VRAI vs RWX | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.10% | Mar 17, 2015 | VRAI vs SRET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VRAI
VRAI 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 | VRAI vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | VRAI vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | VRAI vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | VRAI vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | VRAI vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from Virtus Investment Partners
Most popular Virtus Investment Partners ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds, Actively Managed | 30 | -3.22% | May 15, 2018 | VRAI vs PFFA | |
| Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | 1.60% | Sep 23, 2015 | VRAI vs UTES | |
| InfraCap MLP ETF | MLPs, Actively Managed | 19 | 19.38% | Oct 7, 2014 | VRAI vs AMZA | |
| Virtus Terranova U.S. Quality Momentum ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -4.69% | Nov 17, 2020 | VRAI vs JOET | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 1 | -11.66% | Feb 7, 2019 | VRAI vs VPC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Clinical Trials ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 97 | 7.95% | Dec 16, 2014 | VRAI vs BBC | |
| Virtus LifeSci Biotech Products ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 82 | 3.94% | Dec 17, 2014 | VRAI vs BBP | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Clean Energy ETF | Actively Managed, Sustainable | 96 | 9.96% | Aug 3, 2021 | VRAI vs VCLN | |
| Virtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities, Actively Managed | 92 | 0.75% | Feb 9, 2021 | VRAI vs VABS |
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