VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VS
SCHH
Schwab U.S. REIT ETF
VNQ wins 7 of 9 categories
VNQ wins 7 of 9 categories
VNQ wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings | SCHH wins: Expense Ratio | Tie: Beta
MetricVNQSCHH
Cost
Expense Ratio0.12%0.07%
Performance
1-Year Return12.85%12.42%
3-Year Return2.42%2.15%
5-Year Return5.82%5.55%
YTD Return2.45%2.32%
Income
Dividend Yield3.65%3.45%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$34B$7B
Holdings156122
Risk
Beta0.920.90

Top Holdings

VNQ Top Holdings

Prologis Inc7.5%
American Tower Corp6.8%
Equinix Inc5.2%
Welltower Inc4.5%
Simon Property Group3.8%

SCHH Top Holdings

Prologis Inc8.2%
American Tower Corp7.5%
Equinix Inc5.8%
Welltower Inc5.0%
Digital Realty3.5%

Fund Details

DetailVNQSCHH
IssuerVanguardSchwab
CategoryReal EstateReal Estate
BenchmarkMSCI US IMI Real Estate 25/50Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped
Inception Date2004-09-232011-01-13

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VNQ or SCHH a better investment?
It depends on your goals. VNQ (Vanguard Real Estate ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.12% and a 5-year return of 5.82%. SCHH (Schwab U.S. REIT ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.07% and a 5-year return of 5.55%. SCHH wins on fees. VNQ has more holdings and AUM.
What is the expense ratio difference between VNQ and SCHH?
VNQ charges 0.12% while SCHH charges 0.07%. That's a difference of 0.05 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $5 per year.
Which has better returns, VNQ or SCHH?
Over the past year, VNQ delivered higher returns (12.85% vs 12.42%). Over 5 years, VNQ leads with 5.82% annualized.
Can I hold both VNQ and SCHH?
Yes, many investors hold both. VNQ tracks the MSCI US IMI Real Estate 25/50 while SCHH tracks the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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