Vanguard international reit index fund
Vanguard research indicates that the rolling annual correlation between international reits and US reits (1990-2010, measured by S&P indexes) ranges from -0.4 to 0.85. International reits also provide varying correlations with US stocks, US bonds, US cash, and international securities markets. The Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund (VGXRX, $23.50) is a better choice if you want strictly international exposure. Unlike the iShares Global REIT ETF, Vanguard’s ex-U.S. fund has Compare ETFs vs. mutual funds; Enjoy the Vanguard ETF advantage; Choose your Vanguard ETFs; Buy a Vanguard ETF; Open your account online We're here to help. Have questions? Contact us. WANT SOME ADVICE? Compare ETFs vs. mutual funds. Get answers to common ETF questions.