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SMLFvsVB

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF against Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
SMLF 114VB 113Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMLFVB
Expense ratio0.15%0.050%
Assets$4.1B$58.9B
Net flow, 1 month−$5M—
Net flow, 1 year+$1.3B—
Return, YTD+14.4%+12.8%
Return, 1 year+14.2%+12.7%
Avg daily volume168K536K
Holdings8621417
ListedApr 28, 2015Jan 26, 2004
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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