How does Vanguard Real Estate ETF compare to other REIT ETFs?

Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) is the largest REIT ETF with $33.54 billion in Assets Under Management as of the latest data. Here's a comparison of VNQ with other leading REIT ETFs:

1. **Size and Performance**:
- VNQ has a significantly larger AUM than other ETFs in the sector, indicating strong investor interest and market presence.
- The ETF's closing price of $89.71 on July 1, 2025, was above its 5-Day, 10-Day, and 20-Day moving averages, suggesting a short-term upward trend.
2. **Trading Volume and Liquidity**:
- VNQ had a trading volume of 5.55 million shares, which is substantial and indicative of good liquidity.
- The ETF's price performance was in line with its moving averages, reflecting stable investor interest and market sentiment.
3. **Sector Focus and Diversification**:
- VNQ is focused on the real estate sector, which is a key component of many investors' portfolios due to its income-generating properties.
- The ETF's performance is influenced by the broader real estate market, including factors such as interest rates, economic growth, and property valuations.
4. **Comparison with Peers**:
- **Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH)**: With an AUM of $7.95 billion, SCHH is the second-largest REIT ETF. Its closing price of $21.27 was also above its moving averages, indicating a positive trend.
- **Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE)**: XLRE, with $7.41 billion in AUM, had a trading volume of 9.44 million shares, suggesting high investor interest.
- **iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) and iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR)**: These ETFs had smaller AUM but still significant trading volumes, with REET at $4.29 billion and IYR at $3.87 billion in AUM.
ETFs with Sector is Real Estate; Top 6 Sorted by Assets Under Management
|code|etf code|etf name|Last Price|Last Change|Sector|Latest Assets Under Management|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|VNQ|VNQ.P|Vanguard Real Estate ETF|89.71|0.729845|Real Estate|3.3543489676E10|169|
|SCHH|SCHH.P|Schwab U.S. REIT ETF|21.27|0.519849|Real Estate|7.9545975E9|169|
|XLRE|XLRE.P|Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund|41.7|0.676002|Real Estate|7.406125245E9|169|
|REET|REET.P|iShares Global REIT ETF|24.86|0.647773|Real Estate|4.290750967E9|169|
|IYR|IYR.P|iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF|95.44|0.7069749999999999|Real Estate|3.866492794E9|169|
|VNQI|VNQI.O|Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF|46.38|0.498375|Real Estate|3.413864047E9|185|

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Moving Average|Closing Price|Trading Volume|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|VNQI|VNQI.O|Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF|20250102||39.29|375607|185|
|IYR|IYR.P|iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF|20250102||92.29|8909541|169|
|REET|REET.P|iShares Global REIT ETF|20250102||23.8|846324|169|
|SCHH|SCHH.P|Schwab U.S. REIT ETF|20250102||20.86|7124659|169|
|XLRE|XLRE.P|Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund|20250102||40.29|9786451|169|
|VNQ|VNQ.P|Vanguard Real Estate ETF|20250102||88.29|5296210|169|
|VNQI|VNQI.O|Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF|20250103||39.64|224324|185|
|IYR|IYR.P|iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF|20250103||93.43|4325927|169|
|REET|REET.P|iShares Global REIT ETF|20250103||24.1|1004767|169|
|SCHH|SCHH.P|Schwab U.S. REIT ETF|20250103||21.12|5761199|169|