XLRE Keeps Real Estate Costs Low While RWO Adds Global Reach

The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) gives investors a cheaper way to own the S&P 500 real estate sector, while the SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF (RWO) reaches beyond the U.S. market. For investors comparing the two, the bigger question is how much global real estate exposure you are looking for.