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REM vs. IYR
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Performance

REM vs. IYR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) and iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
5.16%
15.53%
REM
IYR

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, REM achieves a 1.83% return, which is significantly lower than IYR's 10.30% return. Over the past 10 years, REM has underperformed IYR with an annualized return of 1.76%, while IYR has yielded a comparatively higher 6.10% annualized return.


REM

YTD

1.83%

1M

-2.93%

6M

3.91%

1Y

11.51%

5Y (annualized)

-3.78%

10Y (annualized)

1.76%

IYR

YTD

10.30%

1M

-2.77%

6M

14.46%

1Y

23.48%

5Y (annualized)

4.33%

10Y (annualized)

6.10%

Key characteristics


REMIYR
Sharpe Ratio0.611.51
Sortino Ratio0.942.11
Omega Ratio1.121.27
Calmar Ratio0.320.94
Martin Ratio2.105.43
Ulcer Index5.81%4.50%
Daily Std Dev19.90%16.17%
Max Drawdown-74.72%-74.13%
Current Drawdown-29.37%-8.07%

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REM vs. IYR - Expense Ratio Comparison

REM has a 0.48% expense ratio, which is higher than IYR's 0.42% expense ratio.


REM
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF
Expense ratio chart for REM: current value at 0.48% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.48%
Expense ratio chart for IYR: current value at 0.42% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.42%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.00.7

The correlation between REM and IYR is 0.68, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

REM vs. IYR - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) and iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for REM, currently valued at 0.61, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.611.51
The chart of Sortino ratio for REM, currently valued at 0.94, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.000.942.11
The chart of Omega ratio for REM, currently valued at 1.12, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.121.27
The chart of Calmar ratio for REM, currently valued at 0.32, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.000.320.94
The chart of Martin ratio for REM, currently valued at 2.10, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.002.105.43
REM
IYR

The current REM Sharpe Ratio is 0.61, which is lower than the IYR Sharpe Ratio of 1.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of REM and IYR, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.000.501.001.502.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.61
1.51
REM
IYR

Dividends

REM vs. IYR - Dividend Comparison

REM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.44%, more than IYR's 2.38% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
REM
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF
9.44%9.46%11.13%7.29%7.72%8.16%10.00%9.97%10.03%11.99%14.53%16.12%
IYR
iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF
2.38%2.75%2.92%2.06%2.58%3.05%3.53%3.73%4.41%3.92%3.66%3.78%

Drawdowns

REM vs. IYR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum REM drawdown since its inception was -74.72%, roughly equal to the maximum IYR drawdown of -74.13%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for REM and IYR. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-29.37%
-8.07%
REM
IYR

Volatility

REM vs. IYR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) is 4.12%, while iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) has a volatility of 5.15%. This indicates that REM experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IYR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%7.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
4.12%
5.15%
REM
IYR