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SMLVvsSPSM

SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF against SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
SMLV 117SPSM 116Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMLVSPSM
Expense ratio0.12%0.030%
Assets$247M$16B
Net flow, 1 month—+$199M
Net flow, 1 year+$11M+$1.2B
Return, YTD+14.9%+13.7%
Return, 1 year+17.4%+15.6%
Avg daily volume2K1.8M
Holdings421605
ListedFeb 20, 2013Jul 8, 2013
Options marketYesYes

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

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