HAUS vs. REAI

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

HAUS (Residential REIT ETF) and REAI (Intelligent Real Estate ETF) are both REIT funds from Armada ETF Advisors. Both are actively managed. Over the past 3 years, HAUS returned 9.17%/yr vs 6.27%/yr for REAI. Their 0.78 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. HAUS charges 0.60%/yr vs 0.59%/yr for REAI.

Performance

HAUS vs. REAI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Residential REIT ETF (HAUS) and Intelligent Real Estate ETF (REAI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HAUS achieves a 8.31% return, which is significantly lower than REAI's 15.61% return.

HAUS

• 1D: 0.47%
• 1M: -2.62%
• 6M: 9.41%
• YTD: 8.31%
• 1Y: 13.82%
• 3Y*: 9.17%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 1.76%

REAI

• 1D: 0.38%
• 1M: 2.06%
• 6M: 10.13%
• YTD: 15.61%
• 1Y: 17.53%
• 3Y*: 6.27%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 5.73%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
HAUS Residential REIT ETF	$17.68K	$15.86K	$47.29K
REAI Intelligent Real Estate ETF	$668.80	$3.93K	$4.12K

HAUS vs. REAI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
HAUS Residential REIT ETF	8.31%	-1.14%	15.93%	4.84%
REAI Intelligent Real Estate ETF	15.61%	-6.08%	8.00%	1.59%

Correlation

The correlation between HAUS and REAI is 0.57, which is moderate. They have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently, sharing some price drivers without tracking each other closely.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.57
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.77
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 13, 2023	0.78

Over the past year, the correlation between HAUS and REAI has dropped to 0.57 - well below their long-term average of 0.78, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Return for Risk

HAUS vs. REAI — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

HAUS

HAUS Risk / Return Rank: 40
HAUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 37
HAUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 37
HAUS Omega Ratio Rank: 35
HAUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 45
HAUS Martin Ratio Rank: 46

REAI

REAI Risk / Return Rank: 41
REAI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 43
REAI Sortino Ratio Rank: 42
REAI Omega Ratio Rank: 41
REAI Calmar Ratio Rank: 42
REAI Martin Ratio Rank: 37

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

HAUS vs. REAI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Residential REIT ETF (HAUS) and Intelligent Real Estate ETF (REAI). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	HAUS	REAI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.95	1.17	-0.22
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.43	1.70	-0.27
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.17	1.21	-0.04
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.69	1.59	+0.10
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.34	4.13	+1.21

HAUS vs. REAI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HAUS Sharpe Ratio is 0.95, which is comparable to the REAI Sharpe Ratio of 1.17. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HAUS and REAI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

HAUS vs. REAI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HAUS drawdown since its inception was -35.91%, which is greater than REAI's maximum drawdown of -22.29%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HAUS and REAI.

Drawdown Indicators

	HAUS	REAI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-35.91%	-22.29%	-13.62%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-8.19%	-11.08%	+2.89%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-16.73%	-22.29%	+5.56%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.82%	-1.60%	-2.22%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-17.20%	-7.03%	-10.17%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.59%	4.26%	-1.67%

Volatility

HAUS vs. REAI - Volatility Comparison

Residential REIT ETF (HAUS) has a higher volatility of 5.13% compared to Intelligent Real Estate ETF (REAI) at 3.52%. This indicates that HAUS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than REAI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HAUS	REAI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.13%	3.52%	+1.61%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.95%	10.69%	+0.26%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	14.65%	15.08%	-0.43%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	19.43%	17.85%	+1.58%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	19.43%	17.85%	+1.58%

HAUS vs. REAI - Expense Ratio Comparison

HAUS has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is higher than REAI's 0.59% expense ratio.

Dividends

HAUS vs. REAI - Dividend Comparison

HAUS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.30%, more than REAI's 1.77% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
HAUS Residential REIT ETF	4.30%	4.42%	2.08%	2.61%	2.26%
REAI Intelligent Real Estate ETF	1.77%	4.52%	3.34%	1.99%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HAUS and REAI in my portfolio?

HAUS and REAI have a correlation of 0.57, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, HAUS or REAI?

HAUS has higher volatility (5.13%) compared to REAI (3.52%). In terms of maximum drawdown, HAUS dropped -35.91% vs REAI's -22.29%.

Which ETF is better, HAUS or REAI?

On 3-year performance, HAUS leads with 9.17% vs 6.27% for REAI. On fees, REAI is cheaper at 0.59% per year. On volatility, REAI has been the lower-risk option at 3.52%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF has performed better, HAUS or REAI?

Over the 3-year period, HAUS has performed better with a 9.17% return vs 6.27%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

Which ETF is cheaper, HAUS or REAI?

REAI is cheaper with a 0.59% expense ratio, compared with 0.60% for HAUS.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, HAUS or REAI?

HAUS has the higher dividend yield at 4.30%, compared with 1.77% for REAI.

What is the main difference between HAUS and REAI?

Their fees differ too: 0.60% for HAUS and 0.59% for REAI.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

REAI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.17 vs 0.95), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.