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SMMDvsVBR

iShares Russell 2500 ETF against Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
SMMD 131VBR 123Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMMDVBR
Expense ratio0.15%0.070%
Assets$3.8B$30.1B
Net flow, 1 month+$129M
Net flow, 1 year+$1.6B
Return, YTD+21.3%+16.7%
Return, 1 year
Avg daily volume274K249K
Holdings503860
ListedJul 5, 2017Jan 25, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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