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Real Estate ETF Comparison: XLRE vs GQRE
State Street's XLRE offers lower costs for U.S. real estate; Northern Trust's GQRE provides higher yield with global diversification.
In brief
State Street's XLRE offers lower costs for U.S. real estate; Northern Trust's GQRE provides higher yield with global diversification. XLRE is better for low-cost U.S. real estate exposure; GQRE suits income-focused global investors. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Quick answers
- Which ETF is Better?
- XLRE is better for low-cost U.S. real estate exposure; GQRE suits income-focused investors seeking global diversification.
- What is the key takeaway from Real Estate ETF Comparison: XLRE vs GQRE?
- XLRE is better for low-cost U.S. real estate exposure; GQRE suits income-focused global investors.
ETF Comparison Overview
State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) offers lower costs and concentrated S&P 500 exposure, while Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF (GQRE) provides broader global diversification and higher yield.
Key Metrics Snapshot
GQRE has a 0.46% expense ratio and 4.4% dividend yield; XLRE has a 0.08% expense ratio and 3.4% dividend yield.
Investment Focus
XLRE holds 30 positions in S&P 500 REITs; GQRE allocates 99% to real estate and 1% to consumer cyclicals across 201 holdings.
Performance Metrics
XLRE shows a 3.7% 1-year return and 34.1% max drawdown; GQRE shows a 3.2% 1-year return and 35.1% max drawdown.
Yield and Dividend Details
XLRE pays $1.44 per share for a 3.4% yield; GQRE pays $2.65 per share for a 4.4% yield.
Which ETF is Better?
XLRE is better for low-cost U.S. real estate exposure; GQRE suits income-focused investors seeking global diversification.
Here's the gist
XLRE is better for low-cost U.S. real estate exposure; GQRE suits income-focused global investors.
