- As of Nov 4, 2026, ETFIQ places 43 stock ETFs in real estate, the most of any sector, counting US and global funds.
In plain words
A real estate ETF owns real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other property firms. REITs own offices, homes, warehouses and towers, and must pay out most of their income.
ETFIQ places 43 funds in this sector, US and global, more than any other. REITs pay high dividends, so these funds often yield more than the market, taxed differently from ordinary dividends. Property prices and interest rates both matter, and mortgage REITs behave differently from building owners, so check the holdings page.
Questions
- What is a REIT?
A company that owns income-producing property and pays out most of its income.
- Is a real estate ETF the same as owning property?
No. It owns shares in property firms, which trade like stocks.
- Do REIT funds pay more?
Often. See the 12-month yield on each fund page.