iShares Core US REIT ETF USRT

USRT holds REITs across residential, commercial, healthcare, and industrial properties. Expense ratio 0.08 percent. REITs are legally required to distribute 90 percent of taxable income as dividends, making USRT yield approximately 3.8 percent in 2026. Real estate historically provides returns between bonds and equities with low correlation to both, making it an effective portfolio diversifier. REIT dividends are typically ordinary income making this more suitable for tax-advantaged accounts.