The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF Could Soar If These 2 Things Go Right

The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF enables you to invest broadly in the REIT sector. REITs are very sensitive to changes in interest rates.

The Motley Fool • Feb 19, 2026

The State Of REITs: February 2026 Edition

The REIT sector rebounded from a rough 2025 (-3.57%) by starting off 2026 in the black (+1.09%). Small-cap REITs (+3.27%) outperformed in January, followed by solid gains from mid-caps (+2.65%) and large caps (+2.35%). Microcaps, however, had a dismal start to the year with. 63.46% of REIT securities had a positive total return in January.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

The State Of REITs: January 2026 Edition

The REIT sector closed out 2025 with a tough December (-1.48%) and finishing the year with a -3.57% total return for 2025. Small caps (+0.51%) eked out a small gain in December, while mid caps (-1.77%), large caps (-2.55%) and micro caps (-3.88%) fell at the close of the year. 42.04% of REIT securities had a positive total return in December with only 38.36% in the black for the full year.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

Looking for a REIT ETF? RWR and SCHH Offer Many Similarities -- and a Few Key Differences

RWR charges a higher expense ratio but delivers a higher dividend yield than SCHH. Both funds are pure-play U.S. REIT portfolios with similar top holdings, but RWR holds fewer securities.

The Motley Fool • Jan 11, 2026

Why This 'Goldilocks' Setup For REITs Has Completely Failed

Everything says REITs should be soaring — but they aren't. A hidden headwind is quietly holding returns back. One overlooked niche is where I am pouring my REIT capital.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026

SCHH vs. RWR: Which U.S. REIT ETF Reigns Supreme?

SCHH charges a much lower expense ratio but offers a smaller dividend yield compared to RWR. RWR edges out SCHH on five-year total returns and has a slightly shallower historical drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 2, 2026

VNQ vs. RWR: Broad Real Estate Exposure or a Defined REIT Allocation

Vanguard Real Estate ETF charges lower fees and holds a much larger pool of assets than State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF Both ETFs yield 4.0% and share similar top holdings, but VNQ includes more companies outside pure real estate VNQ has experienced a slightly deeper five-year drawdown and trailed RWR on five-year total returns These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 29, 2025

2026 Could Be Explosive For The SPDR Dow Jones REIT, And It's 4% Dividend

The SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:RWR) occupies an unusual space in the REIT universe.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 20, 2025

The State Of REITs: December 2025 Edition

The REIT sector returned to positive territory in November (+1.02%) after back-to-back months in the red. Mid caps (+3.53%) led the REIT sector in November followed by small caps (+3.38%) and large caps (+0.32%); micro caps (-8.76%) badly underperformed. 68.15% of REIT securities had a positive total return in November.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

REIT Market Perspectives - December 2025

Year-to-date returns across the REIT market varied remarkably, with large gains from non-U.S. REITs and U.S. healthcare REITs, while U.S. residential and data center sectors were notable laggards. In the last three years, there have been two major forces impacting the performance of equity markets and real estate. Today's public REIT market looks a lot different than what most investors expect. Sectors previously considered niche have grown to be essential in today's economy and society.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025