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PICKvsVSS

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF against Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small Capital Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
PICK 158VSS 115Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
PICKVSS
Expense ratio0.39%0.070%
Assets$2.3B$8.8B
Net flow, 1 month−$49M
Net flow, 1 year+$982M
Return, YTD+20.8%+10.0%
Return, 1 year
Avg daily volume757K164K
Holdings3284740
ListedJan 30, 2012Apr 1, 2009
Options marketYesYes

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

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