VT vs XLRE: how much do they overlap?
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) · Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE)
VT and XLRE overlap by 1.1% by portfolio weight. In practical terms, about 98.9% of the smaller-weighted exposure is different between the two funds. They share 31 stocks; the largest shared position is Welltower Inc (WELL), contributing 0.13% to the overlap.
overlap by weight · 31 shared holdings
VT: 9973 holdings (as of 2026-04-30) · XLRE: 32 holdings (as of 2026-08-05)
Holdings dates reflect the latest official files available for each issuer. Some issuers publish daily files; others are represented by periodic SEC filings. Analysis template updated 2026-08-05.
Note: the two funds' latest official filings have different dates, which can understate overlap slightly for funds tracking similar indexes.
Low overlap
What this means
VT and XLRE hold mostly different stocks. Combining them genuinely spreads your exposure across different parts of the market.
Overlap by weight sums the smaller of the two funds' weights for every stock they both hold — it answers "how much of my money is in the same stocks either way?" See methodology.
Top shared holdings
| Company | Ticker | in VT | in XLRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc | WELL | 0.13% | 11.19% |
| Prologis Inc | PLD | 0.12% | 8.92% |
| Equinix Inc | EQIX | 0.09% | 6.96% |
| American Tower Corp | AMT | 0.08% | 5.23% |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc | DLR | 0.06% | 5.04% |
| Simon Property Group Inc | SPG | 0.06% | 4.87% |
| Realty Income Corp | O | 0.05% | 4.48% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 0.04% | 4.76% |
| CBRE Group Inc | CBRE | 0.04% | 4.46% |
| Ventas Inc | VTR | 0.04% | 4.53% |
FAQ
How much do VT and XLRE overlap?
VT and XLRE have a 1.1% overlap by weight, sharing 31 holdings (out of 9973 in VT and 32 in XLRE), based on official issuer holdings as of 2026-04-30.
What does 1.1% overlap mean?
VT and XLRE hold mostly different stocks. Combining them genuinely spreads your exposure across different parts of the market.
Which stocks do VT and XLRE both hold?
The largest shared positions are Welltower Inc, Prologis Inc, Equinix Inc, American Tower Corp, Digital Realty Trust Inc. The full list of top shared holdings with weights in each fund is shown on this page.