Two of the market's most popular income ETFs compared side-by-side. See which one fits your yield strategy.
What this means: Both CSB and REZ fall intoTier 3: Specialty. This suggests they share a similar risk profile and volatility expectation.
| Metric | CSB | REZ |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 0.00% | 1.81% |
| NAV Change (1Y) | 0.00% | -2.51% |
| Max Drawdown | 0.00% | -13.95% |
| Beta | - | - |
* Returns include dividend reinvestment. Drawdown calculates peak-to-trough decline over trailing 12 months.
CSB (VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF) is a sector-specific income fund managed by Victory Capital Management Inc.. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $260.6M 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.
REZ (iShares Residential Real Estate) is a sector-specific income fund managed by iShares. It focuses on generating income through strategic holdings. With $777.2M 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 CSB vs REZ, the choice depends on your specific goal. REZ wins for Immediate Income with a 4.32% yield. However, REZ 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:
CSB
Annual Yield: 1.89%
$157/mo
($1,889/year)
Frequency: monthly
REZ
Annual Yield: 4.32%
$360/mo
($4,318/year)
Frequency: quarterly
Income Gap: REZ generates $2,428/year more than CSB on the same $100k investment.
Over 20 years, that's $48,561 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. REZ has delivered a superior Total Return of 1.81% over the past year.
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