REIT ETFs Face Investor Scrutiny as Performance Disparities Grow

State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT: XLRE) provides low-cost exposure to the S&P 500 real estate sector, while iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEMKT: ICF) offers a more seasoned portfolio with higher recent returns. Real estate investment trusts often serve as a pillar for income and diversification.