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When evaluating costs, REIT features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.55% for XRE. Performance-wise, REIT has returned 9.76% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XRE is at 8.77% with +$30 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
XRE
| AuM | $3.53 M | $1,172.69 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.25% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.63% |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 27, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | REIT | +9.06% | +6.31% | +9.76% | +20.38% | - |
XRE | +8.46% | +4.53% | +8.77% | +19.01% | +12.50% | |
| Flows | REIT | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$3 M | - |
XRE | +$26 M | +$32 M | +$30 M | -$418 M | +$131 M |
REIT vs XRE exposure
Countries
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XRE
Canada
99.55%
Sectors
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XRE
Real Estate
86.89%
Other
13.11%
As of April 27, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XRE
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE UNT
11.42%
CANADIAN APARTMENT PROPER REIT UNT
11.31%
CA3874372053
10.26%
FIRST CAPITAL REIT UNT
9.07%
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNITS
8.65%
DREAM INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
7.36%
SMART REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
7.10%
H&R REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNIT
5.35%
BOARDWALK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT UNT
5.19%
PRIMARIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST UNIT
4.21%
Diversification
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
XRE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 16 total
79.92%
Characteristics
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REIT
XRE
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped REIT Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.06% | 4.54% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 30, 2025 | October 17, 2002 |
Frequently asked questions about REIT and XRE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: REIT or XRE?
As of April 27, 2026, REIT has returned 9.76% year to date, while XRE has returned 8.77%. REIT is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: REIT or XRE?
As of April 27, 2026, REIT manages $3.53 M in assets, while XRE manages $1.17 B. XRE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are REIT and XRE managed?
REIT is actively managed by Global X. It does not track an index. XRE is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped REIT Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: REIT or XRE?
Year to date, REIT has seen +$1.17 M in net flows, compared with +$30.17 M for XRE. XRE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of REIT and XRE compare?
REIT has an expense ratio of 0.25%, while XRE has an expense ratio of 0.60%.
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