| Metric | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $97.32 | Delayed · 2026-07-10 |
| Expense ratio | 0.13% | $13 per $10,000 / year |
| Index tracked | MSCI US IMI Real Estate 25/50 | Benchmark |
| Category | US REITs | Asset class |
| Issuer | Vanguard | Fund sponsor |
| Inception | 2004 | Launched |
| 1-year return | +5.5% | Trailing 12 months |
| 3-year return | +5.7% | Annualized |
| 5-year return | -2.2% | Annualized |
| Volatility | +19.3% | Annualized, monthly |
ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) is a US REITs ETF from Vanguard that tracks the MSCI US IMI Real Estate 25/50, with a 0.13% annual expense ratio. It has returned +5.5% over the past year and -2.2% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 2004.
Share price
$97.32
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.13%
$13 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+5.5%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
-2.2%
Annualized
Vanguard Real Estate ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
What is the VNQ ETF?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) is a US REITs exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the MSCI US IMI Real Estate 25/50. Launched in 2004, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.13%.
How has VNQ performed?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF has returned +5.5% over the past year and -2.2% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +19.3%. Past performance does not predict future results.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.5% |
| 3 years (annualized) | +5.7% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -2.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | +19.3% |
How much does VNQ cost?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF charges a 0.13% expense ratio — about $13 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) FAQ
What does the VNQ ETF track?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) tracks the MSCI US IMI Real Estate 25/50 and is classified as a US REITs fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2004, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VNQ expense ratio?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.13%, or about $13 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the VNQ return this year?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) returned +5.5% over the trailing twelve months and -2.2% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is VNQ?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF has an annualized volatility of about +19.3%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this VNQ data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with
Vanguard. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10
and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.