

Two real estate ETFs offer exposure to some of the industry's largest property owners, but differences in dividends, fees, and diversification could make one a better choice for long-term investors.

iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF has a lower expense ratio of 0.32% compared to 0.46% for Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF. Northern Trust Global Quality Real Estate ETF provides exposure to 201 holdings, while iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF maintains a concentrated portfolio of 30 assets.

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iShares charges 0.32% versus State Street's 0.5%, but State Street yields 3.5% versus 2.7%. Which trade-off wins for your portfolio?

ICF International remains a buy, with a 14% upside to my new $99 per share price target, driven by electrification and data center consulting tailwinds. Q2 FY 2026 results showed revenue stabilization at $474.5M, with strong commercial (+13.6%), state/local (+9.1%), and international (+24.2%) growth offsetting federal softness. Book-to-bill remains healthy at 1.09x TTM, backlog stands at $3.3B (~1.7x FY 2026 revenue), and leverage is falling toward 1.6x, supporting capital returns and bolt-on M&A.

iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF has a 0.32% expense ratio, while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF costs 0.08%. State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a 3.5% distribution yield, which is higher than the 2.7% provided by iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF.

iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF provides concentrated exposure to dominant domestic real estate investment trusts, while Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF offers broad international diversification. Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF maintains a lower expense ratio and a significantly higher trailing-12-month dividend yield than its U.S.-focused counterpart.

Public Sector Programs Will Help Lower Energy Costs and Strengthen Grid Reliability Across Southern California RESTON, Va., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a leading global solutions and technology provider, was recently awarded two new, multiyear work orders under the County of Los Angeles Energy Support Services Master Agreement to serve as one of three implementers supporting the Southern California Regional Energy Network's (SoCalREN) public sector energy efficiency programs.