REET — iShares Global REIT ETF
iShares (BlackRock) · Expense Ratio: 0.14% · Real Estate · 3bp below the Real Estate category average of 0.17%
Key Facts
| Ticker | REET |
| Full Name | iShares Global REIT ETF |
| Provider | iShares (BlackRock) |
| Expense Ratio | 0.14% |
| Category | Real Estate |
| Assets Under Management | $2B |
| Inception Year | 2014 (12 years ago) |
| Number of Holdings | 350 |
| Dividend Yield | ~3.5% (high) |
| Top Holdings | PLD, AMT, EQIX, WELL |
What Is REET?
REET, managed by iShares (BlackRock), launched in 2014, is a smaller fund — check bid-ask spreads before making large trades in the Real Estate category. Real estate investment trust ETF providing exposure to commercial and residential property markets. With $2B in assets under management, investors should verify current bid-ask spreads, especially for large orders.
REET in a FIRE Portfolio
This fund serves as a satellite position — adding targeted exposure to real estate within a FIRE portfolio built around a broad-market core.
Satellite holdings typically make up 5-20% of your portfolio. REITs provide diversification from stocks and bonds — a 5-15% allocation adds real asset exposure and steady dividend income for FIRE portfolios.
Cost Analysis: How REET's 0.14% Fee Affects Your FIRE Timeline
At 0.14%, REET is moderately priced. Annual fees on a $100K investment: $140. Over 30 years, the fee drag shaves approximately 0.8% off your total returns. For a $1M FIRE portfolio, that's about $14,000 in cumulative fees — noticeable but reasonable for most investors.
Dividend Income Potential
With a high dividend yield of approximately 3.5%, here's what REET could generate in annual income at different portfolio sizes:
| Portfolio Value | Annual Dividend Income | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $3,500/year | $292/month |
| $250,000 | $8,750/year | $729/month |
| $500,000 | $17,500/year | $1,458/month |
| $1,000,000 | $35,000/year | $2,917/month |
Frequently Asked Questions About REET
What is the expense ratio for REET?
REET has an expense ratio of 0.14%. This is moderately priced — on a $100K portfolio, annual fees are $140. 3bp below the real estate category average of 0.17%.
Is REET good for a FIRE portfolio?
This fund serves as a satellite position — adding targeted exposure to real estate within a FIRE portfolio built around a broad-market core. Its 0.14% expense ratio is moderately priced for the Real Estate category.
How does the 0.14% fee affect long-term returns?
At 0.14%, you'll pay $140/year per $100K invested. Over 30 years, fees reduce total returns by approximately 0.8%. Use the embedded calculator below to model the exact impact on your specific portfolio.
Is REET liquid enough for my portfolio?
REET manages $2B in assets — a smaller fund — check bid-ask spreads before making large trades. For most individual FIRE investors making regular contributions, liquidity is sufficient. If you're investing large lump sums ($100K+), use limit orders to control your execution price.
Similar ETFs in Real Estate
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- SCHH — Schwab US REIT ETF (0.07% · Satellite Position)
- IYR — iShares US Real Estate ETF (0.4% · Satellite Position)
- USRT — iShares Core US REIT ETF (0.08% · Satellite Position)
- XLRE — Real Estate Select Sector SPDR (0.1% · Satellite Position)
- RWR — SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF (0.25% · Satellite Position)