The factual distinction between iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (ICF +1.20%) and State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (RWO +0.99%) lies in geographic scope and portfolio density, contrasting a global, 224-holding fund with a U.S.-focused, 30-holding strategy.
Both ETFs offer a way for investors to gain exposure to real estate without the burden of direct property management. These funds offer exposure to income-generating commercial and residential assets through the liquid stock market, providing a convenient alternative to owning physical buildings by tracking major real estate investment trust benchmarks.
Snapshot (cost & size)
MetricRWOICFIssuerSPDRiSharesShare price (as of 10/9/26)$46.28$64.08Expense ratio0.5%0.32%1-yr return (as of 10/9/26)7.2%8.9%Dividend yield3.5%2.7%Beta0.950.97AUM$1.2 billion$2.1 billion
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is…
