Analysts have predicted higher investment in U.S. commercial real estate this year. As real estate exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain a critical way to gain exposure to this market, deciding which fund to invest in becomes all the more important.
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Using the TipRanks Best Real Estate ETFs tool, this article spotlights the three real estate ETFs that have posted the biggest gains over the last month: the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH), the iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT), and the iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF (ICF).
Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH)
The Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) provides investors entry into America’s real estate market through real estate investment trusts (REITs) that generate revenue from diverse holdings in homes, offices, and factories.
With roughly $9.65 billion in assets under management (AUM), the ETF is the biggest of the three highlighted in this article. However, it stands out as the cheapest among its peers at a mere 0.07% expense ratio.
SCHH gained 7.66% in the last month and roughly 7% over the past three months. It currently holds about 7% upside based on an average price target of $24.49 from ratings assigned by 118 analysts in the last three months.
iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF (USRT)
USRT focuses on a basket of REITs, giving investors exposure to income generated by U.S. real estate assets. It manages about $3.57 billion in assets and carries a modest 0.08% expense ratio.
USRT rose 8.03% over the last 30 days and about 7% over the last three months. It currently holds about 4% upside based on an average price target of $65.61 from ratings issued by 130 analysts over the past three months.
iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF (ICF)
ICF concentrates on U.S. real estate through a portfolio of REIT holdings. It is smaller than USRT and SCHH, as it oversees about $2.09 billion in assets. However, with an expense ratio of 0.32%, it is the priciest of the three ETFs discussed.
ICF added about 8% over the past 30 days and about 7% over the last three months. It currently holds about 8% upside based on an average price target of $70.63 from ratings issued by 30 analysts over the past three months.
Final Takeaway
All three funds delivered similar gains over the past 30 days. However, the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH) stands out for its lowest annual fee and also has similar upside to group leader ICF.