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PICKvsVAW

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF against Vanguard Materials Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
PICK 158VAW 116Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
PICKVAW
Expense ratio0.39%0.10%
Assets$2.3B$3B
Net flow, 1 month−$49M
Net flow, 1 year+$982M
Return, YTD+20.8%+11.6%
Return, 1 year
Avg daily volume757K40K
Holdings328116
ListedJan 30, 2012Jan 25, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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