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When evaluating costs, REIT features a management fee (MER) of 0.25%, compared to 0.55% for ZRE. Performance-wise, REIT has returned 14.4% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas ZRE is at 15.11% with +$4 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
ZRE
| AuM | $5.46 M | $654.49 M |
| Management Fees | 0.25% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.25% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.73% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 24, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | REIT | +0.77% | +4.42% | +14.40% | +16.65% | - |
ZRE | +2.13% | +5.74% | +15.11% | +16.73% | +31.93% | |
| Flows | REIT | +$1 M | +$2 M | +$3 M | +$2 M | - |
ZRE | -$5 M | +$1 M | +$4 M | -$3 M | -$18 M |
REIT vs ZRE exposure
Countries
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZRE
Canada
95.45%
Sectors
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZRE
Finance
100.00%
As of July 24, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZRE
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust
5.75%
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust
5.48%
Killam Apartment REIT
5.25%
SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust
5.23%
Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust
5.23%
Slate Grocery REIT
5.22%
Granite Real Estate Investment Trust
5.18%
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust
5.18%
Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust
5.13%
First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust
5.08%
Diversification
REIT
Exposure data will be available soon
ZRE
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 20 total
52.73%
Characteristics
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REIT
ZRE
| Provider | Global X | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.28% | 4.21% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 30, 2025 | May 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about REIT and ZRE
Which ETF has performed better year to date: REIT or ZRE?
As of July 24, 2026, REIT has returned 14.40% year to date, while ZRE has returned 15.11%. ZRE is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: REIT or ZRE?
As of July 24, 2026, REIT manages $5.46 M in assets, while ZRE manages $654.49 M. ZRE is the larger fund by AUM.
How are REIT and ZRE managed?
REIT is actively managed by Global X. It does not track an index. ZRE is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the Solactive Equal Weight Canada REIT Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: REIT or ZRE?
Year to date, REIT has seen +$2.98 M in net flows, compared with +$3.80 M for ZRE. ZRE has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of REIT and ZRE compare?
REIT has an expense ratio of 0.25%, while ZRE has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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