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VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ is a Real Estate ETF issued by Vanguard. It tracks the MSCI US IMI Real Estate index, costs 0.12% a year, and launched in September 2004.
Composition last reviewed 2026-09-08; assets as of 2026-09-24.
Key facts
| Ticker | VNQ |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vanguard Real Estate ETF |
| Issuer | Vanguard |
| Category | Real Estate |
| Sub-category | Broad REIT |
| Index tracked | MSCI US IMI Real Estate |
| Expense ratio | 0.12% |
| Assets under management | $37.26bn |
| Inception | 23 September 2004 |
| Asset class | Real Assets |
| Region | US |
Sector allocation
- Real Estate100%
Geographic exposure
United States vs international
- United States95%
- International (ex-US)5%
Top 10 holdings
- 1American Tower
- 2Crown Castle
- 3Prologis
- 4Equinix
- 5Digital Realty
- 6Simon Property Group
- 7Realty Income
- 8Public Storage
- 9Welltower
- 10Ventas
Frequently asked
What is VNQ's expense ratio?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF charges 0.12% a year — $12 on a $10,000 holding.
What index does VNQ track?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF tracks the MSCI US IMI Real Estate index.
How large is VNQ?
Our dataset puts VNQ at about $37.26bn in assets under management (as of 2026-09-24). Assets move with markets and flows, so treat this as a snapshot rather than a current figure.
What are VNQ's largest holdings?
The 10 largest holdings in our dataset are American Tower, Crown Castle, Prologis, Equinix, Digital Realty, Simon Property Group, Realty Income, Public Storage, Welltower and Ventas.
Where is VNQ invested?
Roughly 95% of the fund sits in the United States and 5% outside it.