RWR vs. RWO: Should Your REIT ETF Include International Stocks?
RWR focuses on U.S. REITs with lower costs and stronger returns, while RWO offers international diversification across 224 holdings.
Overview
The choice between State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:RWO) and State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:RWR) comes down to geographic scope and cost efficiency.
While both funds target real estate investment trusts, RWO includes international developed and emerging markets, whereas RWR focuses exclusively on the United States. This broader mandate for the global fund carries a higher expense ratio and a more diversified, albeit lower-performing, historical track record.
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