NewsDialy

iShares U.S. REIT ETF Costs Less Than State Street Global Fund

10/15/2026

REIT ETF (ICF) and the State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (RWO) differ primarily in geographic scope and portfolio density. ICF focuses exclusively on 30 large-cap U.S.

stocks, while RWO holds 224 positions with a global mandate. Both funds allow investors to gain exposure to real estate assets through the stock market without managing physical properties.

Cost and Income ICF carries a lower expense ratio of 0.32%, compared to the 0.5% charged by RWO. This cost advantage may appeal to long-term investors.

However, RWO offers a higher dividend yield of 3.5% for investors prioritizing immediate income.