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When evaluating costs, REIT features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.35% for VRE. Performance-wise, REIT has returned 9.34% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas VRE is at 1.79% with +$1 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
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REIT
VRE
| AuM | $2.93 M | $285.27 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.25% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.38% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | REIT | +8.64% | +4.83% | +9.34% | +19.91% | - |
VRE | +7.84% | +0.57% | +1.79% | +11.08% | +17.85% | |
| Flows | REIT | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | - |
VRE | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$6 M | -$56 M |
REIT vs VRE exposure
Countries
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
VRE
Canada
99.61%
Sectors
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
VRE
Real Estate
83.45%
Health Care
9.09%
Other
7.46%
As of April 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
VRE
FIRSTSERVICE CORP
11.32%
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL GROUP
9.28%
CHARTWELL RETIREMENT RESIDENCES
9.09%
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE UNT
7.97%
CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPER REIT UNT
7.83%
CA3874372053
7.07%
FIRST CAPITAL REIT UNT
6.26%
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNITS
6.09%
DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
5.05%
SMART REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
4.92%
Diversification
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
VRE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 19 total
74.87%
Characteristics
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REIT
VRE
| Provider | Global X | Vanguard |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | FTSE Canada All Cap Real Estate Capped 25% Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.08% | 3.02% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 30, 2025 | November 2, 2012 |
Frequently asked questions about REIT and VRE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: REIT or VRE?
As of April 28, 2026, REIT has returned 9.34% year to date, while VRE has returned 1.79%. REIT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: REIT or VRE?
As of April 28, 2026, REIT manages $2.93 M in assets, while VRE manages $285.27 M. VRE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are REIT and VRE managed?
REIT is actively managed by Global X. It does not track an index. VRE is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the FTSE Canada All Cap Real Estate Capped 25% Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: REIT or VRE?
Year to date, REIT has seen +$0.58 M in net flows, compared with +$0.60 M for VRE. VRE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of REIT and VRE compare?
REIT has an expense ratio of 0.25%, while VRE has an expense ratio of 0.39%.
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