iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Vanguard Global ex-US Real Estate Index Fd ETF — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.88, while Vanguard Global ex-US Real Estate Index Fd ETF trades at $45.68. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | VNQI | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $50.76 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $43.26 |
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VNQI (Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF) trades at $45.70, up 0.79% with a bullish technical signal from moving averages. The ETF provides international real estate diversification with 682 holdings across 30+ countries, featuring a low 0.12% expense ratio and 4.6% dividend yield. Recent analysis highlights its cost advantage over competitors like RWX (0.59% fee) and recovery potential as global real estate transactions are projected to grow over 10% in 2026.
The outlook remains constructive given VNQI's valuation at 11.9x P/E and 0.9x P/B, though total returns have lagged domestic peers. Key risks include currency exposure, international regulatory changes, and interest rate sensitivity. For investors seeking global real estate diversification with low costs, VNQI offers compelling value despite performance headwinds versus U.S.-focused alternatives.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the S&P Global ex-US Property Index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index that measures the equity market performance of international real estate stocks in both developed and emerging markets. The index is composed of stocks of publicly traded equity real estate investment trusts (known as REITs) and certain real estate management and development companies (REMDs).
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