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XLRIvsVNQETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLRI

State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.26%
VS
ETF 2
VNQ

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

This fund is part of
US Real Estate
-0.21%

State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLRI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) is part of the US Real Estate segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Real Estate and Industrials. XLRI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.13% for VNQ. XLRI is up 4.17% year-to-date (YTD) with +$949K in YTD flows. VNQ performs better with 8.87% YTD performance, and +$211M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLRI and VNQ 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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XLRI vs VNQ performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-200 M-150 M-100 M-50 M0 MMar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLRI
VNQ
+6.58%+8.44%
+2.30%+6.56%
+4.17%+8.87%
n/a+13.72%
n/a+31.09%
n/a+17.45%
Flows
XLRI
VNQ
-$9K-$174M
+$949K+$118M
+$949K+$211M
-+$617M
--$394M
-+$986M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLRI
VNQ
+11.76%+14.71%
n/a+13.36%
n/a+16.86%
n/a+18.82%
Max drawdown
XLRI
VNQ
-7.10%-8.32%
n/a-8.32%
n/a-17.41%
n/a-34.43%
Max drawdown duration
XLRI
VNQ
45d44d
n/a44d
n/a141d
n/a1573d
Trading data

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XLRI
VNQ
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.54
$94.78
Previous close
04/24/2026
$23.63
$95.30
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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XLRI
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
XLRI
VNQ
Last price
$23.54
$94.78
1D performance
-0.35%
-0.55%
AuM$2.36 M$36.69 B
E/R0.35%0.13%
Characteristics
XLRI
VNQ
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementVanguard
Benchmark-MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Transition Index
N° of holdings31126
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 30, 2025September 23, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XLRI
USA
98.45%
Other
1.55%
VNQ
USA
98.85%
Other
1.15%

Sectors

XLRI
Real Estate
96.53%
Other
3.47%
VNQ
Real Estate
95.02%
Other
4.98%
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Diversification

XLRI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.7%
VNQ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

58.86%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
XLRI
WELLTOWER INC
10.08%
PROLOGIS REIT
8.97%
EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT
7.04%
AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT
5.90%
DIGITAL REALTY REIT
4.58%
SIMON PROPERTY GROUP REIT
4.52%
CBRE GROUP
4.41%
VENTAS REIT
4.36%
REALTY INCOME REIT
4.34%
PUBLIC STORAGE REIT
4.15%
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL
3.97%
IRON MOUNTAIN
3.39%
VICI PROPERTIES INC
3.27%
EXTRA SPACE STORAGE REIT
3.12%
AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES REIT
2.59%
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%
Frequently asked questions about XLRI and VNQ

How have the XLRI and VNQ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, XLRI is up 4.17% year-to-date (YTD), while VNQ has returned 8.87%. That puts VNQ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XLRI or VNQ?

Year-to-date, the XLRI ETF saw +$949K in flows, compared to +$211M for VNQ.

Which ETF is bigger: XLRI or VNQ?

As of April 24, 2026, XLRI holds $2.36 M in assets under management (AUM), while VNQ manages $36.69 B.

What sectors do the XLRI and VNQ ETFs invest in?

XLRI leans toward sectors like Real Estate. Meanwhile, VNQ focuses on Real Estate.

What are the top holdings of the XLRI ETF and VNQ ETF?

XLRI top holdings include WELLTOWER INC, PROLOGIS REIT and EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT. VNQ holds in its top three: WELLTOWER INC, PROLOGIS REIT and EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK REIT.

Which ETF is more diversified: XLRI or VNQ?

XLRI holds 31 securities with 74.7% of its assets in the top 15. VNQ has 144 securities and a top 15 weight of 58.86%.

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