RWR vs. GQRE: Which REIT ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
RWR delivered higher returns over the last year with lower fees, while GQRE offers broader international exposure and a higher dividend yield.
Overview
Investors often turn to real estate investment trusts (REITs) for income and a hedge against inflation. The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR) offers lower costs and a domestic focus, while the FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT:GQRE) provides a higher yield and global diversification.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Details
Cost is a clear differentiator here -- RWR is the significantly cheaper fund with a 0.25% expense ratio. GQRE charges higher fees, but it also offers a notably higher dividend yield of 4.29% compared to RWR’s 3.35%.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.