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REIT vs GLPR

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing REIT and GLPR. GLPR has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, REIT has the higher 3 years return at 8.7% a year, and GLPR offers the higher at 4.91%.
Lower fee
GLPR 0.15% p.a.
Higher 3 years return
REIT 8.7% p.a.
Higher yield
GLPR 4.91%
Higher risk-adjusted
REIT Sharpe 0.36 (3y)
Lower volatility
GLPR 14.7% (3y)
Larger fund
REIT $803m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric REIT
VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF
GLPR
iShares Core FTSE Global Property Ex Australia (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
iShares
Tracks index
FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged into AUD Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic
Intl, Thematic
Listed since
2017 (9 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$803m
$707m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.2%
0.15%
Dividend yield
4.36%
4.91%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
5%
Tax drag 1.52% 1.57%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
18.7%
net
18.7%
net
3-year return
8.7%
net
8.6%
net
5-year return
0.9%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
14.8%
14.7%
Volatility (5y)
16.9%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.36
0.36
Sharpe ratio (5y)
Sharpe ratio (10y)
Bid/ask spread

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

REIT VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Top-18% returns over 1 year (56th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.2% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Has lagged most peers over 5 years (157th of 188).
GLPR iShares Core FTSE Global Property Ex Australia (AUD Hedged) ETF
  • Top-18% returns over 1 year (56th of 308 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Weak risk-adjusted returns (3-year Sharpe ratio 0.36).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between REIT vs GLPR?

REIT and GLPR are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLPR carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 3 years, REIT has delivered the higher total return (8.7% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - REIT vs GLPR?

GLPR has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus REIT 0.2%.

Which has performed higher - REIT vs GLPR?

Over the past 3 years, REIT has delivered the higher total return at 8.7% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GLPR pays the higher at 4.91%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

REIT is the larger fund by assets ($803m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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