VNQvsREITETF Comparison
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Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) and ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT) belong to the same industry segment: US Real Estate. VNQ's top 3 sector exposures are Real Estate and Industrials. VNQ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.13%, versus 0.68% for REIT. VNQ is up 10.27% year-to-date (YTD) with +$220M in YTD flows. REIT performs better with 15.04% YTD performance, and +$413K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VNQ 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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VNQ vs REIT performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/20/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VNQ REIT | -0.52%+0.44% | +2.83%+4.92% | +10.27%+15.04% | +11.76%+14.57% | +34.69%+37.77% | +19.08%+25.46% |
| Flows | VNQ REIT | +$14M+$1M | -$112M+$660K | +$220M+$413K | +$910M+$3M | -$25M+$27M | +$149M+$33M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VNQ REIT | +14.47%+13.77% | +13.45%+13.16% | +16.75%+16.57% | +18.80%+18.41% |
| Max drawdown | VNQ REIT | -8.32%-7.41% | -8.32%-7.41% | -17.41%-18.24% | -34.43%-29.57% |
| Max drawdown duration | VNQ REIT | 44d42d | 44d42d | 141d442d | 1599d877d |
Trading data
VNQ | REIT | |
Last sale 5/21/2026 at 5:13 PM | $96.07 | $29.82 |
| Previous close 05/20/2026 | $96.49 | $29.98 |
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Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 5/21/2026 at 5:13 PM
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VNQ | REIT | |
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| Last price | $96.07 | $29.82 |
| 1D performance | -0.44% | -0.53% |
| AuM | $37.18 B | $51.73 M |
| E/R | 0.13% | 0.68% |
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Exposure
Countries
VNQ
USA
98.85%
Other
1.15%
REIT
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Sectors
VNQ
Real Estate
95.02%
Other
4.98%
REIT
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Diversification
VNQ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
58.86%
REIT
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Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
VNQ
WELLTOWER INC
9.02%
PROLOGIS REIT
8.23%
EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT
6.45%
AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT
5.42%
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
4.15%
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT
4.08%
REALTY INCOME REIT
3.75%
PUBLIC STORAGE REIT
2.87%
CBRE GROUP
2.70%
VENTAS REIT
2.57%
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL
2.37%
IRON MOUNTAIN
2.02%
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE REIT
1.87%
VICI PROPERTIES INC
1.82%
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES REIT
1.55%
REIT
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Frequently asked questions about VNQ and REIT
How have the VNQ and REIT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of May 20, 2026, VNQ is up 10.27% year-to-date (YTD), while REIT has returned 15.04%. That puts REIT better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VNQ or REIT?
Year-to-date, the VNQ ETF saw +$220M in flows, compared to +$413K for REIT.
Which ETF is more volatile: VNQ or REIT?
Over the past year, VNQ had a volatility of 13.45%, while REIT experienced 13.16%.
Which ETF is bigger: VNQ or REIT?
As of May 20, 2026, VNQ holds $37.18 B in assets under management (AUM), while REIT manages $51.73 M.
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