At a glance
SRET charges 0.58% a year, below the 0.72% average of the 6 funds most like it (the 5th cheapest of 7). It has $233.0M in assets, the 4th largest of that group; it paid 9.58% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, monthly. Over the past year it returned −1.0% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 4th of those 7 funds; over three years it returned +12.2% a year. At its worst it fell 64.6% in the 2020 crash (S&P 500: 33.7%) and 27.1% in the 2022 bear market (S&P 500: 24.5%). Its ten largest positions make up 41.9% of the fund, out of 29 in all.
The short version
Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (SRET) tracks the Solactive Global SuperDividend REIT Index. The index holds 30 of the highest-yielding real estate investment trusts (REITs) worldwide, after screening out the most volatile ones. Its main draw is income: a trailing 12-month yield of 9.58%, paid monthly, as of October 27, 2026. The trade-offs are a 0.58% expense ratio and a 66.9% drop in 2020 that it had not fully recovered.
Price history
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SRET -1.0% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +17.77% | — | +3.54% | +2.48% | — |
| SRET price data to Oct 27, 2026 | -2.2% | -1.0% | +12.2% | -0.2% | +0.1% | +0.7% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, SRET returned -1.0%, 4th of 7 among similar funds.
- Its 5-year annualized return was -0.2% and its 10-year +0.1%.
- In the 2020 COVID crash it fell 64.6%, and had not regained its old high by the end of the data.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2020 (-36.3%); its best was 2016 (+22.8%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 66.9% (Feb 20, 2020 to Apr 3, 2020), not yet recovered.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | -2.2% | — |
| 2025 | +18.1% | +17.77% |
| 2024 | -1.3% | -1.64% |
| 2023 | +9.9% | +9.63% |
| 2022 | -19.0% | -17.80% |
| 2021 | +14.0% | +14.00% |
| 2020 | -36.3% | -36.52% |
| 2019 | +22.8% | +22.37% |
| 2018 | -5.5% | -5.14% |
| 2017 | +16.3% | +17.80% |
| 2016 | +22.8% | +23.73% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Lost 64.4% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 64.6%, not recovered by the end of the data |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Lost 25.5% over that stretch · deepest drop along the way 27.1%, back to its old high 34.9 months after the low |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.4600 | |
| 2025 | $1.7400 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.8000 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | $1.6100 | -11.4% |
| 2022 | $1.8167 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | $1.8182 | -26.8% |
| 2020 | $2.4848 | -32.2% |
| 2019 | $3.6667 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $3.5152 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | $3.2600 | -3.9% |
| 2016 | $3.3939 |
What's inside
As of Jul 31, 2026, the fund held 29 securities; the ten largest made up 41.86% of assets.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 4.88% | |
| HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST INCORPORATED | 4.47% | |
| GETTY REALTY CORP. | 4.26% | |
| OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INC. | 4.22% | |
| BROADSTONE NET LEASE, INC. | 4.20% | |
| EPR PROPERTIES | 4.17% | |
| SABRA HEALTH CARE REIT, INC. | 4.09% | |
| LTC PROPERTIES, INC. | 4.01% | |
| KILROY REALTY CORPORATION | 3.97% | |
| Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | 3.59% | |
| LONDONMETRIC PROPERTY PLC | 3.54% | |
| ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. | 3.48% | |
| GECINA SA | 3.46% | |
| ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | 3.46% | |
| VICI PROPERTIES INC. | 3.36% |
By country
United States 85.53%United Kingdom 6.81%France 3.46%Singapore 3.31%By asset type
Stocks 99.11%RA 0%What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jul 31, 2026, investors withdrew a net $3.4M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +0.72%, +1.51%, -0.30%.
How it works
SRET follows the Solactive Global SuperDividend REIT Index. Solactive AG runs the index and is independent of the fund's adviser, Global X Management Company LLC. Solactive starts with the highest-yielding REITs globally, removes those that have historically been the most volatile, and sets each holding's weight. As of December 31, 2025, the index had 30 constituents, 9 of them foreign. It was concentrated in mortgage REITs, which hold property loans and mortgage securities rather than buildings.
The fund is passive. It generally buys every index stock in about the same proportions. This is called replication. When full replication is impractical or costly, it may hold a representative sample instead. At least 80% of assets go to index securities, and at least 80% go to REITs. It does not try to beat the index or move to cash when markets fall. It may lend up to one-third of its assets to other investors to earn extra income. The prospectus reports portfolio turnover of about 44%, which means trades equaled roughly 44% of the portfolio's value.
As of July 31, 2026, net assets were about $233 million across 30 positions. The largest were Apple Hospitality REIT (4.9%), Healthcare Realty Trust (4.5%), Getty Realty (4.3%) and Omega Healthcare Investors (4.2%). The top 10 made up 41.9% of the fund. About 85.5% was in US companies, and the rest was in the UK, France and Singapore.
What it really costs
- SRET charges 0.58% a year, versus an average of 0.72% for the similar funds below (5th of 7, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $59 in the first year and $726 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET | $59 | $186 | $324 | $726 |
In a retirement portfolio
SRET pays a high monthly income, but it fell 66.9% in 2020 and has not fully recovered, so it may fit better as a small position than as a core income holding.
SRET could add a large monthly income stream. Its trailing 12-month yield was 9.58% ($1.91 per share) as of October 27, 2026. The expense ratio is 0.58%, or $59 in the first year on $10,000 under the SEC's standard example. The risks are serious. In the 2020 COVID crash the fund fell 64.6% in about a month. Its deepest drop, 66.9% through April 3, 2020, had not been recovered as of October 27, 2026. It lost 36.52% in 2020 and 17.8% in 2022, and it took about 35 months to recover from the 2022 drop. It launched in 2015, so it has no record from 2008. Someone drawing income in a bad year may have to cash out shares at deep losses, and high-yield REITs can cut their payouts. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Income seekers who want monthly payouts. The trailing yield was 9.58% as of October 27, 2026, from about 30 high-yield REITs.
- Investors who want a rules-based REIT slice that adds UK, French and Singapore property alongside US names such as Apple Hospitality and Omega Healthcare.
- Holders who can keep it as a small satellite position and live through drops like its 66.9% fall in early 2020.
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone who needs steady principal. The fund fell 64.6% in the 2020 crash and had not regained that peak by October 27, 2026.
- Cost-focused investors. At 0.58%, it costs more than REM (0.48%), RIET (0.50%), IYR (0.39%) and RDOG (0.35%).
- Those seeking price growth. The share price rose only about 1% in total over the 10 years through October 27, 2026.
Close alternatives
Matched by closest holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports (no similar fund shares 20% or more of its holdings).
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRET this fund | — | 0.58% | $233.0M | -1.0% | +12.2% |
| REM iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | 36% | 0.48% | $547.9M | -14.1% | +6.5% |
| RIET Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF | 31% | 0.5% | $109.1M | -2.1% | +9.4% |
| KBWD Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial E… | 19% | 2.02% | $413.3M | -11.4% | +5.7% |
| NETL NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 19% | 0.6% | $54.9M | +1.1% | +10.8% |
| RDOG ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF | 11% | 0.35% | $11.1M | +12.8% | +14.3% |
| IYR iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF | 8% | 0.39% | $4.67B | +1.9% | +12.7% |
Questions investors ask
Does SRET pay monthly dividends?
Yes. SRET pays distributions monthly. Over the 12 months through October 27, 2026, it paid $1.91 per share, a trailing yield of 9.58%. The payouts come from the 30 or so high-yield REITs it holds, so they can rise or fall with those companies' dividends. A trailing yield shows what the fund paid in the past. It does not promise future payments.
Is SRET good for retirement income?
It offers high income with high risk. The trailing yield was 9.58% as of October 27, 2026, paid monthly. But the fund fell 66.9% in early 2020 and had not recovered that peak by October 27, 2026. It also lost 17.8% in 2022. A retiree who needs to draw money in a downturn could face large losses. That is why some investors keep funds like this as a small part of a broader portfolio.
What's the difference between SRET and REM?
The two funds overlap but follow different approaches. The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (REM) shares about 36% of SRET's holdings and focuses on mortgage REITs. SRET holds a global mix of high-yield property and mortgage REITs and screens out the most volatile. REM is cheaper at 0.48% versus 0.58%. Through October 27, 2026, REM returned −14.1% over one year and 6.5% a year over three years. SRET returned −1% and 12.2% over the same periods.
What does SRET invest in?
SRET invests in high-yield REITs from the US and abroad. As of July 31, 2026, its largest holdings were Apple Hospitality REIT (4.9%), Healthcare Realty Trust (4.5%), Getty Realty (4.3%), Omega Healthcare Investors (4.2%) and Broadstone Net Lease (4.2%). It also held mortgage REITs such as Annaly Capital Management and Ellington Financial. About 85.5% was in US companies. The rest was in the UK, France and Singapore.
What are SRET's long-term returns?
Its long-term returns have been modest. The prospectus shows average annual total returns of 17.77% over one year, 3.54% over five years and 2.48% over ten years, as of December 31, 2025. Those figures include reinvested distributions. On price alone, the shares rose only about 1% in total over the ten years through October 27, 2026. Most of the return has come from income, not price growth.