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SMLVvsVO

SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF against Vanguard Mid Cap Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
SMLV 121VO 29Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMLVVO
Expense ratio0.12%0.040%
Assets$258M$68.1B
Net flow, 1 month
Net flow, 1 year+$8M
Return, YTD+21.7%-71.6%
Return, 1 year+19.8%-71.5%
Avg daily volume3K2.5M
Holdings421329
ListedFeb 19, 2013Jan 25, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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