Real estate has long been a popular asset class as it tends to offer excellent long-term returns with relatively low correlation to equities and can also serve as a viable hedge against inflation. One of the best things about the expansion of the ETF universe is the extent to which it has spawned numerous vehicles for investors to easily and cost-effectively gain exposure to otherwise out-of-reach areas of the market like real estate. As the largest fund in the space, and one that holds a sizable portfolio of U.S.-focused REITs, the Vanguard REIT ETF warrants a closer look from anyone looking to add real estate exposure to their portfolio [Download 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. In A Nutshell VNQ’s formal name is a pretty clear reflection of what this ETF is about – it seeks to replicate the MSCI US REIT Index. The MSCI US REIT Index is a comprehensive [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Are U.S. REIT ETFs A Buy In 2012? Hitchhiker’s Guide To The ETF Galaxy Talking Real Estate ETFs With IndexIQ’s Adam Patti First Small Cap REIT ETF Debuts: ROOF Investors Put A Down Payment On High-Yielding Real Estate ETFs
Real estate has long been a popular asset class as it tends to offer excellent long-term returns with relatively low correlation to equities and can also serve as a viable hedge against inflation. One of the best things about the expansion of the ETF universe is the extent to which it has spawned numerous vehicles for investors to easily and cost-effectively gain exposure to otherwise out-of-reach areas of the market like real estate. As the largest fund in the space, and one that holds a sizable portfolio of U.S.-focused REITs, the Vanguard REIT ETF warrants a closer look from anyone looking to add real estate exposure to their portfolio [Download 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. In A Nutshell VNQ’s formal name is a pretty clear reflection of what this ETF is about – it seeks to replicate the MSCI US REIT Index. The MSCI US REIT Index is a comprehensive [...]
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