Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) Alternatives
Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) 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 XLRE. 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 XLRE
XLRE charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLRE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | XLRE vs SCHH | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | XLRE vs FREL | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | XLRE vs USRT | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | XLRE vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | XLRE vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLRE
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 | XLRE vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 69 | Jun 5, 2007 | XLRE vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | XLRE vs IFGL | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 61 | Feb 7, 2019 | XLRE vs VRAI | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 57 | Oct 1, 2013 | XLRE vs HAUZ |
Top Performing XLRE Alternatives (YTD)
XLRE 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 | XLRE vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | XLRE vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | XLRE vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 5.36% | Mar 22, 2019 | XLRE vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | XLRE vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLRE
XLRE 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 | XLRE vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.88% | May 9, 2023 | XLRE vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | XLRE vs BLDG | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.05% | Dec 15, 2006 | XLRE vs RWX | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.10% | Mar 17, 2015 | XLRE vs SRET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLRE
XLRE 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 | XLRE vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | XLRE vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | XLRE vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | XLRE vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | XLRE vs BYRE |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | XLRE vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLRE vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLRE vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLRE vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLRE vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLRE vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLRE vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLRE vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XLRE vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLRE vs DIA |
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