WPS vs. REIT

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about iShares International Developed Property ETF (WPS) and ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT).

WPS and REIT are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. WPS is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the S&P Developed ex US Property Index. It was launched on Aug 7, 2007. REIT is an actively managed fund by ALPS. It was launched on Feb 24, 2021.

Performance

WPS vs. REIT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares International Developed Property ETF (WPS) and ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

WPS vs. REIT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
WPS iShares International Developed Property ETF	0.00%	0.00%	-3.59%	7.43%	-24.74%	8.32%
REIT ALPS Active REIT ETF	4.77%	-0.55%	7.11%	13.74%	-21.23%	33.56%

Returns By Period

WPS

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

REIT

• 1D: 1.34%
• 1M: -5.61%
• YTD: 4.77%
• 6M: 3.50%
• 1Y: 3.28%
• 3Y*: 7.32%
• 5Y*: 4.96%
• 10Y*: —

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

WPS vs. REIT - Expense Ratio Comparison

WPS has a 0.48% expense ratio, which is lower than REIT's 0.68% expense ratio.

REIT

ALPS Active REIT ETF

WPS

iShares International Developed Property ETF

Return for Risk

WPS vs. REIT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

REIT

REIT Risk / Return Rank: 19
REIT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 18
REIT Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
REIT Omega Ratio Rank: 17
REIT Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
REIT Martin Ratio Rank: 22

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

WPS vs. REIT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares International Developed Property ETF (WPS) and ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	WPS	REIT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.21	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.27	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.32	—

Correlation

The correlation between WPS and REIT is 0.51, 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.

Dividends

WPS vs. REIT - Dividend Comparison

WPS has not paid dividends to shareholders, while REIT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.01%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
WPS iShares International Developed Property ETF	0.00%	0.00%	2.48%	2.38%	2.63%	4.36%	2.31%	6.81%	4.45%	4.31%	5.73%	3.20%
REIT ALPS Active REIT ETF	3.01%	3.20%	3.06%	3.13%	2.81%	4.71%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WPS	REIT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-29.30%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.50%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-29.30%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.86%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.69%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.42%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WPS	REIT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.50%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.99%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	15.86%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	18.59%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	18.52%	—