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20 Jun 2026, 12:05 UTC · 2h ago
SPDR vs. iShares: Which REIT ETF Comes Out on Top?
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The iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) offers broader diversification with 319 holdings across global markets compared to the State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR) which is focused on 99 U.S. holdings. — Broad diversification generally reduces idiosyncratic risk for investors, making the global fund a more stable risk-on vehicle for real estate exposure.
+0.20The State Street fund (RWR) has significantly higher concentration risk, with its top five holdings comprising approximately 33% of the portfolio. — High concentration increases the volatility and impact of individual stock movements on the total fund price.
+0.15The iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) has a lower expense ratio of 0.14% compared to the State Street fund. — Lower fees marginally improve long-term net returns for shareholders.
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The State Street fund (RWR) has lower average trading volume and lower assets under management ($1.8 billion) than the iShares fund ($4.9 billion). — Lower liquidity can lead to wider bid-ask spreads and higher slippage for large institutional trades.
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The author warns of concentration risk and lower liquidity compared to its peer.
The author explicitly states a preference for this ETF over RWR due to better liquidity and lower concentration risk.
The Motley Fool recommends the stock, and it is listed as a top holding in two mentioned ETFs.
The Motley Fool recommends the stock and it is a significant holding in the mentioned ETFs.
It is listed as a top holding in two mentioned REIT ETFs.
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