Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both COMB and SRET fall intoTier 3: Specialty. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | COMB | SRET |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 15.12% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | 6.95% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -18.68% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
COMB (GraniteShares Bloomberg Commodity Broad Strategy No K-1 ETF) is a sector-specific income fund managed by GraniteShares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $152.9M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
SRET (Global X SuperDividend REIT) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Global X. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $236.8M in assets under management, this fund has been operational since its inception.
Strategy: Concentrates on sector-specific opportunities, typically REITs, MLPs, or BDCs with higher baseline yields.
In the head-to-head battle of COMB vs SRET, the choice depends on your specific goal. COMB wins for Immediate Income with a 8.24% yield. However, SRET is the better choice for Long-Term Growth due to superior total return performance.
Which fund is safer for retirement income? We analyze the yield sustainability and structural risk.
The Bottom Line Question: If you invest $100,000 today, how much cash will you actually receive each month? Here's the exact math:
COMB
Annual Yield: 8.24%
$687/mo
($8,240/year)
Frequency: annual
SRET
Annual Yield: 8.17%
$681/mo
($8,172/year)
Frequency: monthly
Income Gap: COMB generates $68/year more than SRET on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $1,351 in additional cash flow (before reinvestment).
Context Matters: Higher income doesn't always mean better investment. Review the "Yield Trap" and "Total Return" sections above—you want income that's sustainable, not just headline-grabbing.
Historical data reveals how these funds behave during market stress. SRET has delivered a superior Total Return of 15.12% over the past year.
What is an Expense Ratio? The annual fee charged by the fund, expressed as a percentage of assets. It's deducted daily from the fund's NAV, making it invisible to most investors—but it compounds over time.
COMB (LOWER COST)
0.250%
Annual expense ratio
SRET (HIGHER COST)
0.580%
Annual expense ratio
20-YEAR FEE IMPACT SIMULATION ($100,000 INITIAL INVESTMENT)
The Hidden Cost of "Just 0.33%": That seemingly small difference of 0.330% annually becomes $6,600 in lost wealth over 20 years. Factor in compound growth, and you're giving up ~$18,537 in potential portfolio value.
💡 Cost Efficiency Winner: COMB is the clear winner for long-term buy-and-hold investors. Lower fees mean more capital compounds in YOUR account, not the fund manager's.
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