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ESMLvsVBK

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-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
ESML 116VBK 114Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
ESMLVBK
Expense ratio0.17%0.070%
Assets$2.8B$17.7B
Net flow, 1 month−$498K—
Net flow, 1 year+$418M—
Return, YTD+15.4%+15.0%
Return, 1 year+15.8%+14.1%
Avg daily volume126K210K
Holdings910624
ListedApr 10, 2018Jan 26, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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