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Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.98% | +5.40% | +14.75% | +14.59% | +30.16% | +13.97% |
| Flows | +$490M | +$1.17B | +$1.36B | +$1.83B | +$989M | -$175M |
Characteristics
The Vanguard Real Estate ETF is built to track the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Transition GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Vanguard |
| N° of holdings | 142 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 23, 2004 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 142
Top 15 Holdings
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.67% | +14.04% | +16.80% | +18.85% |
Max drawdown | -3.31% | -8.32% | -17.41% | -34.43% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 44d | 141d | 1621d |
Time to recover | 8d | 20d | 49d | 961d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VNQ?
VNQ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vanguard.
What index does VNQ track?
VNQ tracks the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Transition GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does VNQ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Real Estate Equities. It is part of the segment: US Real Estate.
What is the expense ratio of VNQ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VNQ is 0.13%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VNQ launched?
VNQ was launched on September 23, 2004, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VNQ?
VNQ is issued by Vanguard.
What is the AUM of VNQ?
As of July 21, 2026, VNQ manages $39.52 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VNQ performed recently?
As of July 21, 2026, VNQ delivered a return of 3.98% over the past month (1M performance), 5.4% over the past three months (3M), and 14.75% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VNQ?
As of July 21, 2026, VNQ has seen net flows of +$490M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.36B year-to-date (YTD).
Does VNQ pay dividends?
As of July 21, 2026, VNQ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.49%.
How many holdings are in VNQ
As of June 30, 2026, VNQ holds 142 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is VNQ?
As of June 30, 2026, VNQ holds 142 securities, with 58.09% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of VNQ?
As of June 30, 2026, VNQ holds a portfolio of 142 underlyings, with its largest positions including Welltower, Inc., Prologis, Inc. and Equinix, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does VNQ invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, VNQ has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does VNQ focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, VNQ is primarily exposed to Finance.
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