XLRE vs VNQI: Domestic Large-Cap Stability or International 5% Yield

The article compares two real estate ETFs: XLRE (State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF) offering domestic U.S. large-cap exposure with lower costs and stronger 5-year returns, versus VNQI (Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF) providing international diversification across 30+ countries with a higher 5.1% dividend yield. The choice depends on whether investors prioritize domestic stability or international income generation.