Vanguard Plans International REIT ETF

Vanguard has plans in the works to launch an international REIT exchange traded fund ( ETF ) sometime in the next few weeks.

Murray Coleman for Barrons reports that Vanguard runs its ETFs as separate share class of existing or, in this case, new mutual funds. [ ETF Filings: Brazil Bonds and Inverse Treasuries .]

The Global ex-U.S. REIT is seen as an expansion of Vanguard's sector offerings. New ETF Providers May Transform the Industry.]

Tisha Guerrero contributed to this article.