
The primary objective of this fund is to mirror the total return of a designated index, composed entirely of U.S. equity-classified real estate investment trusts, as accurately as possible and prior to accounting for any fees or expenses.
Is SCHH's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF offers a more concentrated domestic portfolio with a lower expense ratio than its international Vanguard counterpart. Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF provides exposure to over 30 countries and a higher dividend yield but has lagged in total returns over the last five years.

While the Federal Reserve has held rates steady since its December 2025 meeting, investor expectations for future interest rate decisions have shifted drastically over the course of the year. Early expectations for 2026 rate cuts quickly faded as stubborn inflation fueled interest rate volatility, heavily impacting real estate ETFs.

The choice between Vanguard Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ) and Schwab U.S.

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) offers a higher dividend yield than the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (SCHH). SCHH has a lower expense ratio than VNQ.

Markets have been hyper-focused on AI, crypto and buffer ETFs, but REIT ETFs have quietly staged an impressive comeback. The REIT terrain has shifted rapidly over recent years, and forward-looking investors and advisors have taken notice.