RIETvsIYRETF Comparison
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Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF (RIET) and iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) belong to the same industry segment: US Real Estate. In contrast, IYR's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Non-Corporate. RIET is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.37% for IYR. RIET is down -2.29% year-to-date (YTD) with +$12M in YTD flows. IYR performs better with 6.9% YTD performance, and -$542M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RIET and IYR 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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RIET vs IYR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RIET IYR | -2.56%+2.79% | -12.19%-6.60% | -2.29%+6.90% | -2.36%+2.90% | +27.64%+42.32% | -12.21%+2.01% |
| Flows | RIET IYR | -$1M-$249M | +$6M-$364M | +$12M-$542M | +$16M+$269M | +$75M+$806M | +$115M-$2.04B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | RIET IYR | +13.53%+12.64% | +13.73%+14.14% | +16.80%+16.40% | +18.96%+18.82% |
| Max drawdown | RIET IYR | -15.35%-11.77% | -16.77%-11.77% | -18.62%-16.75% | -34.29%-33.67% |
| Max drawdown duration | RIET IYR | 90d90d | 102d90d | 574d514d | 1756d1621d |
Trading data
RIET | IYR | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $8.29 | $97.97 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $8.28 | $98.83 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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RIET | IYR | |
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| Last price | $8.29 | $97.97 |
| 1D performance | +0.12% | -0.87% |
| AuM | $97.61 M | $3.99 B |
| E/R | 0.5% | 0.37% |
Characteristics
RIET | IYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Hoya Capital | iShares |
| Benchmark | Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield Index | Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Capped Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 60 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 22, 2021 | June 12, 2000 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
RIET
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IYR
USA
99.95%
Other
0.05%
Sectors
RIET
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IYR
Finance
98.31%
Other
1.69%
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Diversification
RIET
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IYR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.43%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
RIET
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IYR
Welltower, Inc.
11.22%
Prologis, Inc.
9.13%
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
4.75%
Equinix, Inc.
4.55%
Simon Property Group, Inc.
4.51%
Realty Income Corp.
4.21%
American Tower Corp.
4.12%
Public Storage
3.79%
Equity Residential
3.51%
Ventas, Inc.
3.26%
CBRE Group, Inc.
3.14%
Iron Mountain, Inc.
2.53%
Crown Castle, Inc.
2.45%
Extra Space Storage, Inc.
2.19%
VICI Properties, Inc.
2.06%
Frequently asked questions about RIET and IYR
How have the RIET and IYR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, RIET is down -2.29% year-to-date (YTD), while IYR has returned 6.9%. That puts IYR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: RIET or IYR?
Year-to-date, the RIET ETF saw +$12M in flows, compared to -$542M for IYR.
Which ETF is more volatile: RIET or IYR?
Over the past year, RIET had a volatility of 13.73%, while IYR experienced 14.14%.
Which ETF is bigger: RIET or IYR?
As of October 26, 2026, RIET holds $97.61 M in assets under management (AUM), while IYR manages $3.99 B.
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