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IMCBvsVB

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

One year, growth of $100
IMCB 115VB 112Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
IMCBVB
Expense ratio0.040%0.050%
Assets$1.7B$58.9B
Net flow, 1 month+$29M—
Net flow, 1 year+$256M—
Return, YTD+15.8%+12.0%
Return, 1 year+14.7%+12.1%
Avg daily volume42K520K
Holdings4631417
ListedJun 28, 2004Jan 26, 2004
Options marketNoYes

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

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