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

RWR vs. HAUZ: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy for Income Investors?

The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) focuses exclusively on U.S. real estate investment trusts, while the Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (HAUZ) provides exposure to international and emerging markets. HAUZ features a significantly lower expense ratio than RWR.

The Motley Fool • Aug 18, 2026

Which U.S. Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's VNQ or State Street's RWR?

Vanguard Real Estate ETF offers a lower expense ratio and significantly larger assets under management than State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF. State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF has delivered a higher one-year total return and stronger growth of a $1,000 investment over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Aug 15, 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

REITs Increasingly Favoring At-The-Market Offerings When Issuing Equity

With low valuations for the sector overall, follow-on common equity offerings for US real estate investment trusts have declined significantly in recent years. US equity REITs have largely preferred issuing common stock through at-the-market offering programs as opposed to more standard follow-on equity offerings in recent years. US REITs raised $77.58 billion through common stock sold under their ATM programs between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026

RWR vs. GQRE: Which REIT ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

RWR carries a lower expense ratio than GQRE. GQRE offers a higher dividend yield and broader international exposure than RWR.

The Motley Fool • Aug 5, 2026

RWR vs. XLRE: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy?

The SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) offers broader diversification with 97 holdings, compared to 31 for the S&P 500-focused Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) . XLRE offers a significant cost advantage, with an expense ratio of just 0.08% versus RWR's 0.25%.

The Motley Fool • Jul 29, 2026

VNQI vs RWR: Which of These Real Estate ETFs Is the Better Buy in 2026?

The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) focuses exclusively on U.S. real estate investment trusts, while Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI) provides exposure to property markets in more than 30 countries outside the United States. VNQI offers a lower expense ratio and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than the State Street fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 28, 2026

SCHH vs RWR: Which REIT ETF Fits Your Portfolio

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.25% for State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF has delivered a higher 22.20% total return over the last 12 months and provides a higher trailing dividend yield Both funds concentrate 100% of assets in the real estate sector and share similar top holdings like Welltower and Prologis

The Motley Fool • Jul 25, 2026

REITs Are Surging In 2026, But This 8.4% Dividend Is Still On Sale

Six months ago, a contrarian outlook predicted a rebound for high-yield real estate investment trusts (REITs) and their associated closed-end funds (CEFs), despite widespread market skepticism. This bullish stance was based on a new Fed chair, a strong US economy, and surging demand from new businesses and data centers.

Forbes • Jul 24, 2026