Intelligent Real Estate ETF (REAI) Performance
REAI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.0% total return
- 3 years
- +8.7% a year
- Since first price
- +3.1% a year since 2023
REAI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | REAI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.7% | −4.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.0% | −7.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.3% | −7.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.8% | +5.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +0.0% | −3.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +28.4%+8.7%/yr | +13.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 13, 2023 | +10.7%+3.1%/yr | −1.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: REAI vs SPY
From Jun 13, 2023: REAI grew to $11,067, SPY to $18,177.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
REAI returns by calendar year
1 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+8.0%), worst 2025 (−6.3%). 2026 is year to date.
REAI annual returns table
| Year | REAI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.8% | −9.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −6.3% | −16.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +8.0% | −9.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
REAI largest drawdowns
Now 8.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | −22.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | 6 months | 1.6 years |
| Jul 24, 2023 | −20.4% | Oct 27, 2023 | Jul 11, 2024 | 3 months | 12 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
REAI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.6% | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.2% | 17.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.20 | -0.01 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.31 | -0.01 |
| Best month | +10.8% | +10.8% |
| Worst month | −7.7% | −8.4% |
| Best 12 months | +34.8% | +34.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −12.5% | −12.5% |
| Positive months | 56% | 54% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.97 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.70 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
REAI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 29 | −12.5% | +4.7% | +34.8% | 76% |
| 3-year (a year) | 5 | +4.8% | +5.6% | +9.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
REAI performance overview
Intelligent Real Estate ETF (REAI) returned +0.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +3.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,067. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −22.3%, from Sep 24, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 1.1 years to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 17.3% a year.
Related: REAI chart, REAI holdings, REAI dividends, REAI valuation. See the REAI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
REAI performance FAQ
What is the REAI return over the past year?
REAI returned +0.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in REAI be worth?
$10,000 invested in REAI at its first recorded close on June 13, 2023 would be worth about $11,067 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for REAI?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of −6.3%. The best was 2024 at +8.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of REAI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −22.3% between September 24, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 6, 2026, 1.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is REAI?
Over the past 3 years REAI had an annualized volatility of 17.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.20 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).