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

Warehouse Giant Prologis Lifts 2026 Outlook

Prologis (PLD) shares rose 2.39% Thursday after the warehouse REIT reported Q1 2026 core FFO of $1.50 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.49. The company raised its full-year 2026 core FFO guidance to $6.07-$6.23 per share (midpoint above consensus of $6.14) and increased occupancy outlook. Strong leasing activity with 64 million square feet of lease signings and expansion into data centers drove the positive outlook.

04/16/2026, 1:28 PM • Benzinga

Is LXP Industrial Trust a Buy or Sell After Pensionfund PDN Dumped Shares Worth $6.4 Million?

Dutch pension fund PDN sold 133,600 shares of LXP Industrial Trust (worth $6.4 million) in Q4 2025, reducing its stake to 1.09% of AUM. Despite a recent revenue decline and underperformance versus the S&P 500, the article suggests LXP remains attractive for income investors due to its 5.91% dividend yield and 97% occupancy rate, making the current lower valuation a better buying opportunity than selling.

03/28/2026, 1:16 PM • The Motley Fool

5 Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Right Now (Even With Everything That's Going On)

Despite current market volatility, Matt Frankel highlights five dividend stocks that provide stability and allow investors to sleep soundly at night. The article features Prologis and Realty Income among the recommended dividend-paying stocks that maintain strong performance even during uncertain market conditions.

03/21/2026, 9:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Broad REIT Exposure or Concentration in Sector Leaders? VNQ vs. ICF

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) offers broad exposure across 158 U.S. REITs with a lower expense ratio (0.13%) and higher dividend yield (3.63%), while the iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (ICF) concentrates on 30 large-cap REITs with a higher expense ratio (0.32%) and lower yield (2.6%). Despite higher costs, ICF has outperformed VNQ over five years, with $1,117 vs. $1,003 growth on a $1,000 investment, driven by its focus on sector leaders in data centers, cell towers, and healthcare properties.

03/19/2026, 11:20 AM • The Motley Fool

GQRE vs. VNQ: For These Real Estate ETFs, Is a Higher Yield Worth the Extra Cost?

FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (GQRE) and Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) offer different approaches to real estate investing. GQRE charges higher fees (0.45% vs 0.13%) but provides greater global diversification, higher dividend yield (4.3% vs 3.6%), and outperformed VNQ over the past year (7.6% vs 1.6% return). VNQ offers lower costs, superior liquidity, and focuses on U.S.-listed REITs. The choice depends on investor priorities: cost-conscious investors favor VNQ, while income-focused investors seeking global exposure may prefer GQRE.

03/18/2026, 10:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Real Estate ETFs: REET Has Broader Diversification, VNQ Boasts Higher Yield

Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) and iShares Global REIT ETF (REET) are compared as diversified real estate investment options. VNQ offers larger assets under management ($69.6B), slightly lower fees, and higher dividend yield (3.7%), making it ideal for income-focused investors. REET provides broader global diversification with 325 holdings across developed and emerging markets, delivering superior one-year returns (6.5% vs 1.3%), appealing to growth-oriented investors seeking international exposure.

03/18/2026, 10:04 AM • The Motley Fool

Domestic REITs or International Real Estate? State Street's RWR and RWX Offer Very Different Answers.

RWR and RWX are two State Street real estate ETFs with distinct strategies: RWR focuses on U.S. REITs with lower fees (0.25% expense ratio) and $1.8B in AUM, while RWX offers international real estate exposure at higher cost (0.59% expense ratio) with $310.5M in AUM. RWR delivered smaller drawdowns over five years, while RWX posted higher one-year returns. The choice depends on whether investors prioritize cost-efficiency and domestic focus (RWR) or geographic diversification (RWX).

03/18/2026, 9:29 AM • The Motley Fool

RWR vs. ICF: Which REIT ETF Is the Better Buy for Income-Focused Investors?

The article compares two U.S. REIT ETFs: RWR and ICF. RWR offers broader diversification with nearly 100 holdings, a lower expense ratio (0.25% vs. 0.32%), and a higher dividend yield (3.4% vs. 2.6%), making it more suitable for most long-term investors. ICF is more concentrated with 30 holdings and heavier exposure to large-cap REITs like Equinix and Welltower, appealing to investors seeking conviction in top names but with higher volatility and costs.

03/18/2026, 9:26 AM • The Motley Fool

Where Will Realty Income Be in 10 Years?

Realty Income, the largest net lease REIT with a $60 billion market cap and over 15,500 properties, is positioned to maintain its dominant market position over the next decade. The company's size, financial strength, and advantaged access to capital markets provide competitive advantages in sale-leaseback transactions. With a current 5% dividend yield and 31 consecutive annual dividend increases, the company is expected to reach 41 consecutive increases within 10 years, making it a reliable dividend investment for long-term investors.

03/11/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Building an 8% Income Plan as AI Plays ’Whack-a-Mole’ With Stocks

The article dismisses AI-driven market panic as unfounded, arguing that AI is a productivity tool that will increase job demand rather than eliminate it. The author recommends closed-end funds (CEFs) holding REITs as a way to gain AI exposure through infrastructure plays like data centers and warehouses, while capturing 8%+ dividend yields. The Nuveen Real Estate Fund (JRS) is highlighted as an attractive opportunity due to its widening discount to net asset value despite underlying portfolio gains.

03/05/2026, 2:43 PM • Investing