Vanguard Real Estate ETF or Treasuries? You're Losing Hefty Sums if You Make the Wrong Choice
The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ | VNQ Price Prediction) yields around 3.7% while the 10-year Treasury pays roughly 4.5%, and that gap is making income investors rethink whether VNQ belongs in the portfolio.
Cambridge Capital Management LLC Has $15.52 Million Position in Vanguard Real Estate ETF $VNQ
Cambridge Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) by 4.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 175,394 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after acquiring an additional 7,969 shares during the
IYRI Vs. VNQ: Active Strategy Outperforms Passive Indexing
The current stock market is volatile due to escalating geopolitical and inflationary risks, which have triggered a correction. I am exploring assets that can deliver positive total returns despite these ongoing headwinds. IYRI and VNQ are two promising REIT ETFs that have outperformed stock market benchmarks like SPY and QQQ by up to 8% in 2026.
Beware Targeted IRRs: Public REITs Consistently Beat Private
Public REITs, including the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (VNQ), have historically outperformed private equity real estate funds, delivering 9.72% returns versus 7.79% (1998–2023). Private equity real estate funds often advertise 15% IRRs, but these targets rely on aggressive leverage and optimistic assumptions, introducing significant risk. Public REITs benefit from lower fees, less pressure to chase high IRRs, and continuous liquidity, enabling more opportunistic asset management.
Vanguard Real Estate ETF $VNQ Shares Sold by Glenmede Investment Management LP
Glenmede Investment Management LP lessened its holdings in shares of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) by 1.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 865,398 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 10,244 shares during the quarter.
Retirees Are Eyeing VNQ for Quarterly Income While Growth Investors Look Away
Real estate investment trusts offer one of the simplest ways to add property exposure to a portfolio without managing buildings or dealing with tenants.
REIT Earnings Halftime Report
Aided by favorable "Goldilocks" macro data trends - cooling inflation alongside "good enough" labor market data - REITs have delivered notable earnings season outperformance thus far over the S&P 500. REIT results have been solid, with no major bombshells and several upside surprises. 51% of REITs reported 2025 FFO beating their full-year outlook, with better trends in underlying property-level metrics. Data Center, Senior Housing, and Retail REITs have been the upside standouts. AI-fueled demand has kept data center fundamentals tight despite record new supply. Senior Housing has remained red-hot.
VNQ Vs. RIET: Why Income Beats Growth For REIT Investors In 2026
VNQ Vs. RIET: Why Income Beats Growth For REIT Investors In 2026
Commercial real estate leaders expect higher expenses in 2026
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the outlook for commercial real estate in 2026.
Vanguard's Forgotten ETF Yields 3.5% and Could Pop in 2026 as the Fed Lowers Rates | VNQ
The Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares ( NYSEARCA:VNQ ) has struggled badly.
VNQ: Persistent Valuation Gaps Make Publicly Traded REITs Attractive
VNQ remains a Buy as public REITs trade at significant discounts to private market valuations, especially in apartments. The persistent valuation gap between public and private real estate presents a compelling opportunity for investors and companies like CPT. CPT is leveraging this gap by selling assets at low cap rates and repurchasing shares at a discount, enhancing shareholder value if the window persists.
Why I Invest 50% Of My Portfolio In REITs
My portfolio is heavily concentrated on REITs. I have unique reasons for it. My approach is not as reckless as it may seem. Here is why.
