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SPMDvsVBK

SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF against Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
SPMD 119VBK 124Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SPMDVBK
Expense ratio0.030%0.070%
Assets$18.8B$17.7B
Net flow, 1 month+$282M
Net flow, 1 year+$2B
Return, YTD+14.6%+16.8%
Return, 1 year+17.7%+22.8%
Avg daily volume1.4M189K
Holdings401624
ListedNov 7, 2005Jan 25, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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