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ETFs: Global vs. International Real Estate
7 Jun
Summary
- HAUZ offers international real estate at a lower cost.
- RWO includes US holdings for a higher fee.
- Each ETF tracks different real estate indices.
Diversifying real estate investments across multiple countries can mitigate risks tied to a single economy.
The Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF (HAUZ) offers a cost-efficient way to invest in property markets exclusively outside the United States, with an expense ratio of 0.10%.
Conversely, the State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (RWO) tracks the Dow Jones Global Select Real Estate Securities Index. This fund includes both domestic and international real estate, but comes with a higher expense ratio of 0.50%.
HAUZ focuses on international opportunities with 409 holdings, featuring companies like Goodman Group and Mitsubishi Estate. RWO, with 222 holdings, includes U.S. giants such as Welltower and Prologis in its portfolio.
