From The Motley Fool · Sara Appino · · 1m 20s
Real Estate ETF Comparison: ICF vs GQRE
iShares' ICF offers lower cost for U.S. REITs; Northern Trust's GQRE provides higher yield with global diversification.
In brief
iShares' ICF offers lower cost for U.S. REITs; Northern Trust's GQRE provides higher yield with global diversification. For income-focused investors, Northern Trust's Global Quality Real Estate ETF (GQRE) offers higher dividend yield and global exposure despite higher fees compared to iShares' concentrated U.S. REIT…
Key ETFs Compared
iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (ICF) offers lower-cost concentrated U.S. real estate exposure while Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF (GQRE) provides broader global diversification with higher dividend yield.
Performance Metrics
ICF trades at $66.13 with 2.65% yield; GQRE trades at $60.75 with 4.39% yield, showing a significant yield gap for income-focused investors.
Expense Ratios
ICF charges 0.32% expense ratio versus GQRE's 0.46%, making ICF more affordable for long-term holders despite lower yield.
Portfolio Focus
ICF targets 30 largest U.S. REITs with heavy exposure to Welltower, Equinix, and Prologis; GQRE covers 201 global holdings including international real estate.
Yield Advantage
GQRE provides nearly twice the dividend yield of ICF, appealing to investors seeking current income and global diversification in volatile markets.
Investment Recommendation
For income-focused investors, GQRE's higher yield and global exposure make it the better choice despite higher fees; ICF suits those prioritizing low cost and U.S. concentration.
The one thing
For income-focused investors, Northern Trust's Global Quality Real Estate ETF (GQRE) offers higher dividend yield and global exposure despite higher fees compared to iShares' concentrated U.S. REIT ETF (ICF).
