RWR vs. RWO: Should Your REIT ETF Include International Stocks?

The article compares two State Street REIT ETFs: RWR (domestic U.S. focus) and RWO (global exposure). RWR offers lower costs (0.25% vs 0.50% expense ratio), stronger 1-year returns (22.80% vs 17.50%), and better 5-year growth, while RWO provides broader international diversification across 224 holdings. For most investors, RWR's cost efficiency and superior performance make it the more attractive option despite RWO's global exposure.

07/09/2026, 7:11 AM • The Motley Fool

XLRE Keeps Real Estate Costs Low While RWO Adds Global Reach

The article compares two real estate ETFs: XLRE, which offers low-cost exposure to large-cap U.S. real estate companies with a 0.08% expense ratio, and RWO, which provides global real estate diversification but at a higher 0.50% expense ratio. Both funds offer identical 3.20% dividend yields, with XLRE being more suitable for cost-conscious investors seeking S&P 500 real estate sector exposure, while RWO appeals to those wanting international property market exposure despite added currency and regional risks.

07/07/2026, 3:21 PM • The Motley Fool

This Asset Class Has Lagged the Market for Years But Was the Best Performer in June. Time to Invest?

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) rebounded strongly in June and are up 9.5% in 2026, outperforming the broader market. After years of underperformance due to post-pandemic trends and elevated interest rates, REITs are benefiting from workers returning to offices and malls, data center growth driven by AI, and moderating interest rates. Key performing categories include lodging REITs (up 43%), data center REITs (up 33%), and healthcare REITs (up 20%), while only gaming and telecommunications REITs are down for the year.

07/06/2026, 12:17 PM • The Motley Fool

AI Is Starting to Scare Wall Street - We’re Calmly Buying Dividends Up to 12.3%

While AI concerns create market volatility and the S&P 500 trades at a pricey 25x P/E ratio, the article recommends three closed-end funds offering attractive dividend yields and trading at discounts to their net asset values. These funds provide exposure to bonds, real estate, and regional banks while benefiting indirectly from AI growth.

07/02/2026, 5:09 AM • Investing

ICF vs. VNQI: Which Real Estate ETF Is Setup for Better Returns in 2026 and Beyond?

The article compares two real estate ETFs: iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (ICF), which offers concentrated exposure to 30 U.S. REITs with strong AI-driven data center holdings, and Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF (VNQI), which provides diversified international real estate exposure with lower costs and higher dividend yields. ICF has outperformed VNQI over the past year due to AI infrastructure investments, while VNQI offers better diversification and cost efficiency.

07/01/2026, 2:25 PM • The Motley Fool

Data Center Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach US$ 752.12 Billion by 2034

The global data center infrastructure market is valued at $297.07 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $752.12 billion by 2034, growing at a 10.9% CAGR. Growth is driven by cloud adoption, AI and HPC workload expansion, digital transformation, and rising data consumption. Key trends include liquid cooling adoption for high-density computing and expansion of multi-cloud and edge computing infrastructure.

07/01/2026, 9:47 AM • GlobeNewswire

Rising AI and HPC Workloads Propel Demand for Liquid Cooling in European Data Centers

Europe's data center construction market is expected to grow from $16.99 billion in 2025 to $58.74 billion by 2031, driven by liquid cooling adoption for AI workloads, digitalization, cloud expansion, and government support. Hyperscale data centers lead investments, with Western Europe and the Nordics dominating due to renewable energy availability and strategic locations.

07/01/2026, 4:51 AM • GlobeNewswire

VNQ vs. SCHH: Which Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy?

The article compares two real estate ETFs: Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) and Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH). VNQ offers a higher dividend yield of 3.64% but charges a 0.13% expense ratio, while SCHH has a lower 0.07% expense ratio with a 2.78% dividend yield. The choice depends on investor priorities: VNQ suits income-focused investors near retirement, while SCHH appeals to long-term growth investors in accumulation mode.

06/29/2026, 7:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Schwab vs. iShares: Which U.S. REIT ETF Looks Best in 2026?

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) emerges as the more attractive option compared to iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (ICF), offering a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.07% versus 0.32%, higher dividend yield of 2.8% versus 2.5%, and broader diversification with 120 holdings versus 30. Both funds delivered similar five-year performance, but Schwab's larger asset base of $10 billion provides greater liquidity and slightly better recent returns.

06/23/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

SPDR vs. iShares: Which REIT ETF Comes Out on Top?

The article compares two REIT ETFs: iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) and State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (RWR). While RWR offers higher one-year returns (13.1% vs 9.3%), REET provides lower costs (0.14% vs 0.25% expense ratio), broader diversification with 319 holdings versus 99, and better liquidity. The author recommends REET due to RWR's concentration risk, with its top five holdings comprising 33% of the portfolio.

06/20/2026, 8:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Global Data Center Colocation Market to Reach USD 327.3 Billion by 2035, Expanding at a 14.5% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)

The global data center colocation market is projected to grow from USD 84.5 billion in 2025 to USD 327.3 billion by 2035, expanding at a 14.5% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing demand for edge computing, low-latency applications, government digitalization initiatives, and data localization requirements. North America currently holds the largest market share, while Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

06/04/2026, 12:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Is Oklo Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?

Oklo, a nuclear microreactor startup, has experienced significant volatility after rising over 700% year-to-date before declining from its October peak. While the company has secured partnerships with Meta, Switch, and Equinix and boasts a 14-gigawatt customer pipeline, it lacks regulatory approval and revenue. With commercial operations potentially two years away and uncertain economics, investors face substantial risk despite the company's innovative business model of deploying small reactors for on-site power generation.

06/01/2026, 5:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Why One Real Estate Fund Dumped $62 Million of Cousins Properties Stock

Resolution Capital sold 2.57 million shares (85% of its stake) in Cousins Properties during Q1 2026, valued at approximately $62.35 million. Despite the fund's exit, the article notes that Cousins Properties remains positioned as a potential office REIT winner due to its focus on premium Class A properties in high-growth Sun Belt markets, strong leasing pipeline, and solid balance sheet metrics.

05/30/2026, 4:12 PM • The Motley Fool

What to Know About This Fund's $4 Million Exit From SmartStop Self Storage

GSI Capital Advisors fully exited its position in SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA) on May 14, 2026, selling 124,919 shares for approximately $4.01 million. Despite the exit, SmartStop's Q1 2026 fundamentals showed improvement with 20% revenue growth and a swing to profitability, though the stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 38 percentage points over the past year.

05/30/2026, 12:09 PM • The Motley Fool

NuScale Power vs. Oklo: Which Nuclear Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two nuclear energy stocks—NuScale Power and Oklo—both positioned to benefit from AI data center energy demand and government backing for nuclear expansion. While NuScale holds regulatory approval for its small modular reactor design, Oklo is recommended as the better buy due to stronger partnerships with the DOE and Nvidia, operational progress toward criticality, and a larger cash balance of $2 billion.

05/27/2026, 11:26 AM • The Motley Fool