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ESGUvsMGC

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

One year, growth of $100
ESGU 120MGC 121Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
ESGUMGC
Expense ratio0.15%0.070%
Assets$18.2B$6B
Net flow, 1 month−$88M
Net flow, 1 year+$1.1B
Return, YTD+12.9%+12.1%
Return, 1 year
Avg daily volume380K82K
Holdings281207
ListedNov 30, 2016Dec 16, 2007
Options marketYesYes

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

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