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IWRvsVB

iShares Russell 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
IWR 111VB 112Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
IWRVB
Expense ratio0.19%0.050%
Assets$55.5B$58.9B
Net flow, 1 month+$756M—
Net flow, 1 year+$5B—
Return, YTD+12.5%+12.0%
Return, 1 year+11.4%+12.1%
Avg daily volume1.3M520K
Holdings8161417
ListedJul 17, 2001Jan 26, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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