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SMOTvsVIG

VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF against Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
SMOT 105VIG 109Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMOTVIG
Expense ratio0.49%0.060%
Assets$306M$84.8B
Net flow, 1 month−$525K—
Net flow, 1 year−$114M—
Return, YTD+3.9%+7.8%
Return, 1 year+4.5%+9.1%
Avg daily volume17K1.1M
Holdings0340
ListedOct 6, 2022Apr 21, 2006
Options marketYesYes

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

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