GQRE vs. ICF: A Matchup of Two Real Estate ETFs
2026-03-19 12:00:53 ET
The iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT:ICF) keeps costs lower and has outperformed over five years, while the FlexShares Global Quality Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT:GQRE) offers global diversification and a much higher yield, though at a higher fee.
Both ICF and GQRE aim to deliver real estate exposure through baskets of REITs, but their approaches diverge: ICF focuses exclusively on U.S. names, while GQRE spans global markets with a quality filter. This comparison looks at cost, performance, risk, and what each fund actually owns.
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