Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)
Market Price (8/3/2026): $98.92
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)
Market Price (8/3/2026): $98.92
Key Takeaways
- VNQ has returned +14.0% YTD vs +9.8% for SPY; +15.6% over the past 12 months (SPY +21.2%). details →
- Priced in gold, VNQ has returned -36.2% over the past 3 years, vs +33.1% in dollars — its dollar gains have lagged gold. details →
- Over the past month, VNQ has seen net outflows of −$78M (−0.2% of assets). details →
- Risk-adjusted returns trail SPY: 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.4 vs 0.9. details →
- VNQ is trading within 2.0% of its all-time high. details →
Asset Allocation with VNQ
Top 20 Holdings for VNQ
Total Weights Top 5: 33.2% | Top 10: 48.8% | Top 20: 64.2%
| Holding | ETF Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc | 9.80% | |
| Prologis Inc | 7.82% | |
| Equinix Inc | 6.37% | |
| American Tower Corp | 4.72% | |
| Simon Property Group Inc | 4.50% | |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc | 3.82% | |
| Realty Income Corp | 3.55% | |
| Public Storage | 3.11% | |
| Ventas Inc | 2.61% | |
| CBRE Group Inc | 2.46% | |
| Iron Mountain Inc | 2.33% | |
| Crown Castle Inc | 2.04% | |
| Extra Space Storage Inc | 1.90% | |
| VICI Properties Inc | 1.66% | |
| AvalonBay Communities Inc | 1.63% | |
| Equity Residential | 1.42% | |
| Essex Property Trust Inc | 1.16% | |
| SBA Communications Corp | 1.16% | |
| Weyerhaeuser Co | 1.07% | |
| Kimco Realty Corp | 1.06% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| VNQ Return | 41% | -26% | 12% | 5% | 3% | 15% | 44% |
| Peers Return | 40% | -25% | 12% | 5% | 4% | 16% | 48% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 9% | 98% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| VNQ Win Rate | 83% | 33% | 50% | 67% | 67% | 71% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 78% | 33% | 50% | 67% | 58% | 77% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 43% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| VNQ Max Drawdown | -8% | -33% | -22% | -11% | -15% | -8% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -8% | -32% | -21% | -11% | -15% | -8% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: XLRE, SCHH, IYR, REET, USRT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/31/2026 (YTD)
Sharpe Ratios Compared
One measure of reward vs. risk is a Sharpe ratio. A higher ratio indicates better risk-adjusted returns. Most funds have Sharpe ratios < 1.0.
Results as of 7312026.How Low Can It Go
| Event | VNQ | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -12.5% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 14.3% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 76 days | 79 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -16.8% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 20.3% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 49 days | 24 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -14.5% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 17.0% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 266 days | 31 days |
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -32.3% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 47.8% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1334 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -41.5% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.1% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 378 days | 140 days |
| 2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff | ||
| % Loss | -11.8% | -3.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 305 days | 6 days |
In The Past
Vanguard Real Estate ETF's stock fell -12.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.3% gain to breakeven.
Preserve Wealth
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Asset Allocation
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| Event | VNQ | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening | ||
| % Loss | -32.3% | -24.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 47.8% | 32.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1334 days | 427 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -41.5% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 71.1% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 378 days | 140 days |
| 2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion | ||
| % Loss | -22.6% | -17.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 177 days | 123 days |
| 2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -64.5% | -53.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 181.7% | 114.4% |
| Time to Breakeven | 591 days | 1085 days |
In The Past
Vanguard Real Estate ETF's stock fell -12.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.3% gain to breakeven.
Preserve Wealth
Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.
Asset Allocation
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Current Dip Buy Opportunities Across ETFs
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| Ticker | Name | Dip % | Mkt Price | Price Date | Peak Price | Peak Date | # Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLG | Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | -5.9% | 60.77 | 8022026 | 64.59 | 6012026 | 62 |
| MAGS | Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF | -7.0% | 65.96 | 8022026 | 70.94 | 5142026 | 80 |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 | -7.8% | 687.99 | 8022026 | 746.16 | 6022026 | 61 |
| QQQM | Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | -7.8% | 283.29 | 8022026 | 307.23 | 6022026 | 61 |
| ONEQ | Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | -6.3% | 100.03 | 8022026 | 106.70 | 6022026 | 61 |
| SCHM | Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | -5.9% | 34.70 | 8022026 | 36.87 | 6302026 | 33 |
| SCHA | Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | -7.1% | 33.56 | 8022026 | 36.13 | 6302026 | 33 |
| VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | -5.5% | 85.20 | 8022026 | 90.19 | 6012026 | 62 |
| IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | -8.1% | 118.32 | 8022026 | 128.77 | 6012026 | 62 |
| VONG | Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF | -7.9% | 121.91 | 8022026 | 132.35 | 6012026 | 62 |
| MGK | Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | -6.1% | 86.33 | 8022026 | 91.97 | 6012026 | 62 |
| IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | -6.4% | 137.04 | 8022026 | 146.41 | 6302026 | 33 |
| IWO | iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | -5.9% | 370.67 | 8022026 | 393.96 | 6302026 | 33 |
| VBK | Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | -6.9% | 340.46 | 8022026 | 365.70 | 6302026 | 33 |
| VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World EX-US Small-Cap Index Fund | -7.0% | 150.52 | 8022026 | 161.79 | 5112026 | 83 |
| SCHC | Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | -6.2% | 48.34 | 8022026 | 51.54 | 3012026 | 154 |
| IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -9.8% | 77.61 | 8022026 | 86.00 | 6222026 | 41 |
| EEM | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.0% | 64.09 | 8022026 | 71.21 | 6222026 | 41 |
| ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -8.3% | 34.20 | 8022026 | 37.30 | 6222026 | 41 |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -28.3% | 157.10 | 8022026 | 219.20 | 6212026 | 42 |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -12.2% | 36.65 | 8022026 | 41.73 | 4142026 | 110 |
| FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -7.9% | 36.50 | 8022026 | 39.61 | 2012026 | 182 |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | -7.2% | 35.37 | 8022026 | 38.10 | 4142026 | 110 |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -19.5% | 28.49 | 8022026 | 35.38 | 2012026 | 182 |
| JEPQ | J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | -5.2% | 58.25 | 8022026 | 61.46 | 6302026 | 33 |
| QQQI | NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF | -5.9% | 53.04 | 8022026 | 56.38 | 6022026 | 61 |
| MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | -13.2% | 299.59 | 8022026 | 345.22 | 6222026 | 41 |
| SPHQ | Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | -6.0% | 84.67 | 8022026 | 90.10 | 6302026 | 33 |
| SPMO | Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | -11.0% | 143.83 | 8022026 | 161.66 | 6222026 | 41 |
| VLUE | iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | -6.6% | 191.14 | 8022026 | 204.59 | 6252026 | 38 |
| ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | -14.8% | 71.24 | 8022026 | 83.61 | 7062026 | 27 |
| URA | Global X Uranium ETF | -32.9% | 39.07 | 8022026 | 58.26 | 5062026 | 88 |
| BOTZ | Global X Funds Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | -15.4% | 35.22 | 8022026 | 41.63 | 5132026 | 81 |
| ROBO | ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -12.3% | 79.25 | 8022026 | 90.34 | 6022026 | 61 |
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | -24.4% | 69.22 | 8022026 | 91.62 | 5112026 | 83 |
| ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -26.1% | 17.55 | 8022026 | 23.75 | 6022026 | 61 |
| ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -20.0% | 115.07 | 8022026 | 143.82 | 5282026 | 66 |
| ARKW | ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | -11.2% | 136.84 | 8022026 | 154.18 | 6012026 | 62 |
| ARKX | ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF | -18.9% | 30.60 | 8022026 | 37.74 | 5282026 | 66 |
| NASA | Tema Space Innovators ETF | -48.4% | 21.62 | 8022026 | 41.89 | 5272026 | 67 |
| XOVR | EntrepreneurShares Series Trust ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF | -12.8% | 18.60 | 8022026 | 21.34 | 7062026 | 27 |
| AGIX | KraneShares Artificial Intelligence ETF | -14.4% | 42.29 | 8022026 | 49.40 | 6012026 | 62 |
| GDE | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | -13.2% | 61.10 | 8022026 | 70.39 | 5112026 | 83 |
| RAAX | VanEck Real Assets ETF | -7.6% | 39.46 | 8022026 | 42.70 | 5112026 | 83 |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | -9.9% | 113.15 | 8022026 | 125.62 | 6022026 | 61 |
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | -11.5% | 175.35 | 8022026 | 198.21 | 6022026 | 61 |
| XLC | State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF | -9.6% | 108.24 | 8022026 | 119.70 | 2012026 | 182 |
| XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | -6.4% | 44.35 | 8022026 | 47.40 | 3012026 | 154 |
| XLB | State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -5.5% | 50.43 | 8022026 | 53.38 | 2112026 | 172 |
| IYM | iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -7.1% | 175.70 | 8022026 | 189.08 | 3022026 | 153 |
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -19.2% | 540.53 | 8022026 | 668.91 | 6222026 | 41 |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | -22.9% | 504.89 | 8022026 | 655.01 | 6222026 | 41 |
| IBB | iShares Biotechnology ETF | -6.0% | 186.41 | 8022026 | 198.23 | 7072026 | 26 |
| XBI | State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | -10.5% | 147.01 | 8022026 | 164.28 | 7092026 | 24 |
| XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | -5.7% | 177.40 | 8022026 | 188.18 | 3292026 | 126 |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -12.2% | 94.58 | 8022026 | 107.70 | 6012026 | 62 |
| IYT | iShares U.S. Transportation ETF | -5.7% | 84.89 | 8022026 | 90.01 | 7162026 | 17 |
| IAI | iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | -5.1% | 186.26 | 8022026 | 196.32 | 7152026 | 18 |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | -15.1% | 43.03 | 8022026 | 50.66 | 3022026 | 153 |
| RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | -35.9% | 63.77 | 8022026 | 99.42 | 3012026 | 154 |
| SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -22.6% | 89.05 | 8022026 | 115.11 | 6222026 | 41 |
| BWX | State Street SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF | -5.2% | 21.72 | 8022026 | 22.90 | 2162026 | 167 |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -8.1% | 82.25 | 8022026 | 89.48 | 3012026 | 154 |
| VGLT | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -7.0% | 52.77 | 8022026 | 56.76 | 3012026 | 154 |
| SPTL | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | -7.4% | 25.08 | 8022026 | 27.09 | 3012026 | 154 |
| TLH | iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -6.7% | 96.54 | 8022026 | 103.45 | 3012026 | 154 |
| EDV | Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF | -11.8% | 59.46 | 8022026 | 67.42 | 3012026 | 154 |
| SPLB | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF | -5.5% | 21.41 | 8022026 | 22.65 | 2192026 | 164 |
| IGLB | iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -5.2% | 47.94 | 8022026 | 50.58 | 2172026 | 166 |
| PDBC | Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | -7.1% | 17.56 | 8022026 | 18.91 | 5122026 | 82 |
| DBC | Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | -7.1% | 29.45 | 8022026 | 31.69 | 5122026 | 82 |
| COMT | iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF | -10.6% | 32.64 | 8022026 | 36.53 | 5192026 | 75 |
| GSG | iShares GSCI Commodity | -5.8% | 30.01 | 8022026 | 31.85 | 3182026 | 137 |
| BCI | abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF | -7.6% | 23.93 | 8022026 | 25.91 | 5122026 | 82 |
| FTGC | First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund | -5.2% | 28.94 | 8022026 | 30.53 | 5122026 | 82 |
| GLD | SPDR Gold Trust | -24.2% | 371.54 | 8022026 | 490.00 | 3022026 | 153 |
| IAU | iShares Gold Trust | -24.1% | 76.17 | 8022026 | 100.38 | 3022026 | 153 |
| GLDM | SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -24.1% | 80.14 | 8022026 | 105.54 | 3022026 | 153 |
| SGOL | ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares | -12.1% | 44.66 | 8022026 | 50.81 | 3022026 | 153 |
| BAR | Direxion Daily Gold Bull 3X Shares | -15.6% | 44.34 | 8022026 | 52.53 | 3022026 | 153 |
| SLV | iShares Silver Trust | -38.4% | 52.36 | 8022026 | 84.99 | 3012026 | 154 |
| SIVR | ETFS Physical Silver Shares Trust ETF | -6.6% | 83.39 | 8022026 | 89.26 | 3012026 | 154 |
| PPLT | ETFS Physical Platinum Shares | -30.3% | 14.96 | 8022026 | 21.47 | 3012026 | 154 |
| CPER | United States Copper Index Fund ETV | -11.1% | 33.33 | 8022026 | 37.48 | 2032026 | 180 |
| PALL | ETFS Physical Palladium Shares | -28.6% | 23.23 | 8022026 | 32.54 | 2242026 | 159 |
| USO | United States Oil Fund LP | -15.6% | 129.17 | 8022026 | 152.96 | 5192026 | 75 |
| UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund LP | -40.5% | 10.06 | 8022026 | 16.90 | 2012026 | 182 |
| BNO | United States Brent Oil Fund LP ETV | -7.1% | 55.85 | 8022026 | 60.13 | 5042026 | 90 |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -25.0% | 35.64 | 8022026 | 47.49 | 2012026 | 182 |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | -25.1% | 54.71 | 8022026 | 73.02 | 2012026 | 182 |
| GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF | -5.4% | 61.84 | 8022026 | 65.37 | 2012026 | 182 |
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust ETF | -30.2% | 14.07 | 8022026 | 20.17 | 2012026 | 182 |
ETF Fund Flows
Largest fund inflows and outflows across ETFs, with the asset-allocation rotation they imply.
Asset allocation rotation · Past month
- Equity ETFs drew the largest net inflows (+$44.1B), followed by Bond (+$14.9B), with every major asset class in net inflows.
- Within the mix, money rotated into US Large Cap Core (+$12.3B) and out of US Nasdaq Growth (−$9.4B).
- Relative to fund size, BFLX drew the largest inflow (+56.5% of AUM) and FTXL the largest outflow (−36.8%).
| # | Ticker | Name | Net flow | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | +$12.35B | +1.6% |
| 2 | VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | +$10.31B | +1.0% |
| 3 | SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | +$7.98B | +17.4% |
| 4 | EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +$5.93B | +26.4% |
| 5 | DRAM | Roundhill Memory ETF | +$5.8B | +24.3% |
| 6 | SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | +$5.55B | +3.5% |
| 7 | VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | +$4.14B | +0.6% |
| 8 | EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | +$3.61B | +13.1% |
| 9 | XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | +$3.39B | +6.1% |
| 10 | SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | +$2.88B | +2.9% |
| # | Ticker | Name | Net flow | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | -$16.45B | -1.9% |
| 2 | QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 | -$11.71B | -2.5% |
| 3 | IQMM | ProShares - GENIUS Money Market ETF | -$3.05B | -16.7% |
| 4 | LQD | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -$1.7B | -4.9% |
| 5 | IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | -$1.27B | -1.6% |
| 6 | IWD | iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | -$1.26B | -1.6% |
| 7 | SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | -$1.05B | -7.9% |
| 8 | IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | -$1.01B | -0.8% |
| 9 | DIA | State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | -$987M | -2.2% |
| 10 | KRE | State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | -$961M | -20.3% |
Largest ETF fund flows across ~2570 funds (min AUM $100M). Net creations/redemptions; leveraged & inverse ETFs excluded. A ⚠ marks a day excluded as a suspected data error.
About VNQ
| Holdings Count: 158Expense Ratio: 0.13%Inception Date: 2004-09-23 | Vanguard Real Estate ETFThis exchange-traded fund primarily invests in the equity of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). These are entities that acquire, own, and manage a diverse portfolio of income-producing real estate, including commercial properties like office buildings and hotels. The fund's main objective is to closely replicate the investment performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index. While offering substantial potential for investment income and some capital appreciation, its share price tends to exhibit greater volatility compared to funds concentrated in bonds. It serves as a valuable tool for investors seeking to broaden their portfolio's asset allocation and potentially reduce overall risk by adding exposure beyond traditional stocks and bonds.Asset Class: Real Estate (Listed/REITs) | ETF Website |
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Profile
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Asset Class | - |
| AUM ($ Bil) | 6.9 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| 10-D Avg Volume (Mil) | 4.13 |
| Latest Day Volume (Mil) | 4.25 |
| Holdings Count | 124 |
| Inception Date | - |
Fundamentals
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Net Asset Value | - |
| Premium/Discount | 0.1% |
| Distribution Yield | 2.9% |
| Sales Yield | 14.5% |
| Earnings Yield | 2.8% |
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