Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTJohn Ballard, The Motley FoolWed, July 22, 2026 at 12:46 AM GMT+2 4 min readThe iShares Global REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:REET) provides broad exposure to global real estate, including the U.S., while the Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (NYSEMKT:HAUZ) targets developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States.Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer a path to portfolio diversification and income. While both funds track real estate equities, REET includes domestic giants that HAUZ excludes. This distinction creates different risk profiles and return potentials for investors seeking global property exposure through a single vehicle.Additionally, the iShares fund manages a significantly larger amount of assets under management (AUM), which often appeals to institutional investors looking for higher trading liquidity.Snapshot (cost & size)MetricHAUZREETIssuerXtrackersiSharesShare price$22.92 (as of 2026-07-21)$28.56 (as of 2026-07-21)Expense ratio0.10%0.14%1-yr return (as of Jul. 21, 2026)5.26%19.05%Dividend yield3.57%3.25%Beta1.010.99AUM$1.0 billion$5.0 billionBeta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.HAUZ is the more affordable option with a 0.10% expense ratio, saving investors $0.40 annually per $1,000 invested compared to REET. Additionally, HAUZ offers a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 3.60% versus 3.30% for its competitor.Performance & risk comparisonMetricHAUZREETMax drawdown (5 yr)(34.20%)(32.20%)Growth of $1,000 over 5 years (total return)$957$1,146What's insideThe iShares Global REIT ETF tracks the FTSE EPRA/Nareit Global REIT Index to capture the performance of publicly listed real estate trusts across both developed and emerging markets. Its portfolio consists of 390 holdings, with its largest positions in Welltower (9.02%), Prologis (7.18%), and Equinix (5.45%). This global approach includes significant U.S. exposure, which distinguishes it from ex-U.S. funds.The fund was launched in 2014. iShares Global REIT ETF has paid $0.93 per share over the trailing 12 months, which, on its recent $28.56 share price, works out to a 3.25% yield.The Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF follows the iSTOXX Developed and Emerging Markets ex USA PK VN Real Estate Index, focusing on property markets outside the United States. Its portfolio is slightly more diversified by count with 418 holdings, though its largest positions include Goodman Group (4.30%), Mitsubishi Estate (3.27%), and Mitsui Fudosan (2.68%). This strategy allows investors to isolate international property trends without domestic overlap.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info