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GPZvsREITETF Comparison

ETF 1
GPZ

VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
-0.31%
VS
ETF 2
REIT

ALPS Active REIT ETF

This fund is part of
US Real Estate
+0.38%

VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT) is part of the US Real Estate segment. GPZ's top 1 sector exposures are Finance. In contrast, REIT's top sector exposures are Finance and Non-Corporate. GPZ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.68% for REIT. GPZ is down -22.75% year-to-date (YTD) with +$148M in YTD flows. REIT performs better with 10.89% YTD performance, and +$6M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GPZ and REIT below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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GPZ vs REIT performance and flow charts

Performance

-8.0-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.0%Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

Cumulative Flows

05,000,00010,000,00015,000,00020,000,000Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
GPZ
REIT
-6.11%-1.93%
-9.48%-8.61%
-22.75%+10.89%
-18.46%+10.18%
n/a+35.45%
n/a+9.89%
Flows
GPZ
REIT
+$19M+$997K
+$14M+$3M
+$148M+$6M
+$161M+$8M
-+$32M
-+$31M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
GPZ
REIT
+25.09%+11.51%
+27.15%+13.46%
n/a+16.29%
n/a+18.44%
Max drawdown
GPZ
REIT
-21.30%-11.51%
-28.45%-11.51%
n/a-18.24%
n/a-29.57%
Max drawdown duration
GPZ
REIT
64d82d
283d82d
n/a442d
n/a877d
Trading data

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GPZ
REIT
Last sale
10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
$20.98
$28.16
Previous close
10/16/2026
$20.91
$28.45
Consolidated volume
10/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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REIT
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
GPZ
REIT
Last price
$20.98
$28.16
1D performance
+0.33%
-1.00%
AuM$232.98 M$54.32 M
E/R0.4%0.68%
Characteristics
GPZ
REIT
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVanEckALPS
BenchmarkMarketVector Alternative Asset Managers Index-
N° of holdings2032
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 4, 2025February 24, 2021
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

GPZ
USA
66.06%
Canada
15.33%
Other
18.61%
REIT
USA
100.01%
Other
-0.01%

Sectors

GPZ
Finance
99.76%
Other
0.24%
REIT
Finance
98.9%
Other
1.1%
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Diversification

GPZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

88.85%
REIT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

69.11%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
GPZ
Blackstone, Inc.
12.92%
KKR & Co., Inc.
10.29%
Brookfield Corp.
9.88%
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
7.42%
Ares Management Corp.
6.96%
EQT AB
4.60%
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
4.52%
ICG Plc
4.48%
The Carlyle Group Inc.
4.40%
ONEX Corp.
4.23%
Blue Owl Capital, Inc.
4.18%
Hamilton Lane, Inc.
4.14%
Partners Group Holding AG
4.10%
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.
3.52%
Eurazeo SE
3.22%
REIT
Welltower, Inc.
10.11%
Prologis, Inc.
8.92%
Equinix, Inc.
8.32%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
4.71%
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
4.34%
W.P. Carey, Inc.
4.19%
Macerich Co.
3.95%
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.
3.93%
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.
3.29%
Terreno Realty Corp.
3.16%
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
3.11%
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
3.10%
Invitation Homes, Inc.
2.66%
American Tower Corp.
2.66%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
2.66%
Frequently asked questions about GPZ and REIT

How have the GPZ and REIT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, GPZ is down -22.75% year-to-date (YTD), while REIT has returned 10.89%. That puts REIT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GPZ or REIT?

Year-to-date, the GPZ ETF saw +$148M in flows, compared to +$6M for REIT.

Which ETF is more volatile: GPZ or REIT?

Over the past year, GPZ had a volatility of 27.15%, while REIT experienced 13.46%.

Which ETF is bigger: GPZ or REIT?

As of October 16, 2026, GPZ holds $232.98 M in assets under management (AUM), while REIT manages $54.32 M.

What sectors do the GPZ and REIT ETFs invest in?

GPZ leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, REIT focuses on Finance.

What are the top holdings of the GPZ ETF and REIT ETF?

GPZ top holdings include Blackstone, Inc., KKR & Co., Inc. and Brookfield Corp.. REIT holds in its top three: Welltower, Inc., Prologis, Inc. and Equinix, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: GPZ or REIT?

GPZ holds 20 securities with 88.85% of its assets in the top 15. REIT has 32 securities and a top 15 weight of 69.11%.

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