iShares REET vs FlexShares GQRE: Which REIT Fund Wins?

iShares Global REIT ETF manages $5 billion in assets, offering significantly higher liquidity than FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund. FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 4.3% compared to 3.4% for the iShares fund.

The Motley Fool • Sep 3, 2026

REIT ETF Investing in 2026: Going Global With REET vs. SCHH's U.S. Focus

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF features a lower expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.14% for iShares Global REIT ETF. iShares Global REIT ETF provides broader geographic diversification by including developed and emerging markets outside of the United States.

The Motley Fool • Aug 31, 2026

Tenant Says the Water Heater Died Again? These 3 ETFs Pay Rent Without Owning a Single Pipe

Landlords trade midnight repair calls for rental income, but there is a way to collect the checks without ever owning a pipe, a tenant, or a water heater that dies on a Sunday night.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 28, 2026

Rates Retake The Spotlight

U.S. equity markets pulled back from record highs this week as long-term Treasury yields remained elevated, with renewed fiscal concerns after federal debt crossed $40T. Oil prices extended their rebound as stalled Iran negotiations and severely depressed Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic kept geopolitical risk elevated, pushing WTI crude another 5% higher to nearly $87/barrel. Housing data remained soft as starts, pending sales, and builder sentiment stayed depressed amid mortgage rates near 6.7%, but weak construction continued to reinforce the underlying housing shortage.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 23, 2026

REET vs HAUZ: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?

iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) provides exposure to both U.S. and international real estate markets, while Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (HAUZ) focuses solely on regions outside the U.S. HAUZ carries a lower expense ratio of 0.1% and offers a higher dividend yield than its iShares counterpart. REET has significantly outperformed over the last year, delivering a 16.7% total return compared to 1.5% for the Xtrackers fund.

The Motley Fool • Aug 17, 2026

Winners Of REIT Earnings Season

REITs concluded a surprisingly strong earnings season, with 83 REITs - or 83% - raising full-year FFO guidance, just 4% lowering, and the average outlook increasing 1.4% from prior guidance. Strong Fundamentals, Weak Tape: REITs slipped modestly during earnings season despite widespread guidance raises, as renewed interest-rate pressure outweighed improving property-level trends and earnings momentum. Upside standouts included Hotel, Industrial, Data Center, Billboard, Office, Senior Housing/Skilled Nursing, and Single-Family Rental REITs, while Self-Storage finally showed a convincing pricing inflection.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

SCHH Offers Low-Cost U.S. REITs While REET Adds Global Reach

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF is the more cost-effective choice with an expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.14% for iShares Global REIT ETF iShares Global REIT ETF offers significantly broader diversification with 318 holdings across developed and emerging markets iShares Global REIT ETF currently provides a higher trailing-12-month distribution yield of 3.30% compared to 2.70% for Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

The Motley Fool • Jul 28, 2026

VNQ vs. REET: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) focuses on U.S. markets, while the iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) spreads its bets across developed and emerging real estate markets worldwide. REET has delivered a higher one-year return with a slightly lower maximum drawdown over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 22, 2026

The REIT Recovery Broadens Beyond Rates

As REIT earnings season kicks into gear this week, we preview results and major sector trends based on recent operating indicators, company commentary, and real estate market data. REITs enter earnings season with solid momentum, outperforming the market despite elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical volatility, as investors refocus on earnings growth, property fundamentals, dividends, M&A, and capital allocation. Encouraging green shoots have become more plentiful, including resilient hotel demand, robust senior housing growth, improving apartment and industrial fundamentals, and a rebound in retail leasing following a softer Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

REET vs HAUZ: Global Real Estate ETF Showdown

The iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) includes U.S. property markets while the Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (HAUZ) focuses exclusively on international assets. HAUZ offers a lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield compared to the iShares fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2026