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Vanguard Real Estate (VNQ) ETF Holdings & Analysis
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What VNQ does
This 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.
Fund profile
Top holdings
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc | 9.92% | |
| Prologis Inc | 8.17% | |
| Equinix Inc | 6.09% | |
| American Tower Corp | 4.90% | |
| Simon Property Group Inc | 4.52% | |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc | 3.93% | |
| Realty Income Corp | 3.58% | |
| Public Storage | 3.30% | |
| Ventas Inc | 2.70% | |
| CBRE Group Inc | 2.63% |
Sector allocation
| Communication Services | 0.40% |
| Energy | 0.13% |
| Industrials | 0.02% |
| Real Estate | 99.45% |
Geographic allocation
| United States | 98.72% |
| Other | 1.09% |
| Bermuda | 0.19% |
PortView Portfolio Insights
PortView analyzes how VNQ fits your actual portfolio — position weight, ETF overlap with your other funds, sector and geographic exposure, concentration, and how this fund contributes to your portfolio risk and return. Connect a portfolio to see your personalized figures; PortView never shows another user's private holdings.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does VNQ track?
- VNQ is the Vanguard Real Estate ETF, a Real Estate ETF issued by Vanguard.
- What is the expense ratio of VNQ?
- Expense ratio data for VNQ is shown on the page when available from our data provider.
- What are the largest holdings in VNQ?
- Top holdings include WELL, PLD, EQIX, AMT, SPG.
- How can PortView analyze VNQ overlap with other ETFs?
- PortView computes the holdings overlap between VNQ and the other ETFs and stocks you own, plus your combined sector and geographic exposure, so you can see true diversification.
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