HAUZ vs REET: Global Real Estate or a U.S.-Anchored REIT Portfolio
12/30/2025 10:30 PM • This comparison examines two global real estate ETFs: HAUZ (Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF) and REET (iShares Global REIT ETF). HAUZ offers lower fees (0.10% vs 0.14%), higher dividend yield (3.91% vs 3.7%), and better one-year returns (17.2% vs 3.6%), with more geographic diversification outside the U.S. REET provides greater liquidity and scale ($4.04B AUM) with concentrated exposure to large U.S. REITs like Welltower, Prologis, and Equinix. The choice depends on whether investors prefer global real estate tied to U.S. REIT cycles (REET) or diversified exposure across international markets (HAUZ).
HAUZ - HAUZ demonstrates superior one-year performance (17.2%), lower expense ratio (0.10%), higher dividend yield (3.91%), and greater geographic diversification across developed markets outside the U.S., making it attractive for investors seeking non-U.S. real estate exposure.