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

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - PROLOGIS INC - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a public opening position in Prologis Inc, holding 11,577,440 USD 0.01 common shares representing 1.24% of the company as of July 8, 2026. The disclosure includes a purchase of 406,142 shares at $47.2747 per share and a transfer in of 3,337 shares. Dimensional also made concurrent disclosures regarding Segro PLC.

07/09/2026, 5:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

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

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - PROLOGIS INC - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a 1.24% interest in Prologis Inc, comprising 11,562,912 USD 0.01 common shares as of July 2, 2026. The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, with recent dealings including sales of shares at prices around $138.62 USD. Dimensional also made disclosures in respect to Segro PLC.

07/03/2026, 3:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

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

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

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - PROLOGIS INC - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a public opening position in Prologis Inc, holding 11,523,534 USD 0.01 common shares representing 1.24% of the company as of June 26, 2026. The disclosure includes a purchase of 5,401 shares at $139.97 per share and a transfer in of 5,202 shares. Dimensional also made concurrent disclosures regarding Segro PLC.

06/29/2026, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Lineage vs. Rexford Industrial Realty: Which Real Estate Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares two industrial REITs: Lineage, a global cold storage leader operating 500+ facilities across three continents, and Rexford Industrial Realty, which dominates Southern California's infill market with 400+ properties. While both trade at attractive valuations, the author recommends Lineage due to its essential operations, global diversification, and lower valuation multiples, despite Rexford's strong 9.9% annual returns since 2013.

06/26/2026, 7:17 AM • The Motley Fool

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - SEGRO PLC - Ordinary Shares

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. has disclosed a 1.14% interest in Segro PLC comprising 15,392,411 ordinary shares as of June 25, 2026. The disclosure includes a sale of 1,532 shares at 8.80 GBP per unit and a transfer in of 4,680 shares. Dimensional also made concurrent disclosures regarding Prologis Inc.

06/26/2026, 3:44 AM • GlobeNewswire

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

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

REET vs. GQRE: Which Global Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy?

The article compares two global real estate ETFs: iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) and FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE). REET offers a lower expense ratio (0.14% vs 0.45%), broader diversification with 323 holdings, and lower historical drawdown, making it ideal for cost-conscious investors. GQRE provides higher dividend yield (4.3% vs 3.4%) through quality-focused screening but carries higher costs and volatility, appealing to income-focused investors. Both funds hold similar core positions in large-cap REITs like Prologis and Welltower.

05/14/2026, 11:18 AM • The Motley Fool

The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in 2026

The article recommends REITs as attractive long-term dividend investments, particularly as interest rates are expected to decline. Three specific REITs are highlighted: Realty Income (strong dividend history), Prologis (industrial real estate), and Equinix (data center growth potential from AI infrastructure). REITs have underperformed recently but are positioned for market-beating returns over the next 5-10 years.

05/08/2026, 9:13 AM • The Motley Fool