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SMLFvsVBK

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor 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
SMLF 114VBK 114Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMLFVBK
Expense ratio0.15%0.070%
Assets$4.1B$17.7B
Net flow, 1 month−$5M—
Net flow, 1 year+$1.3B—
Return, YTD+14.4%+15.0%
Return, 1 year+14.2%+14.1%
Avg daily volume168K210K
Holdings862624
ListedApr 28, 2015Jan 26, 2004
Options marketYesYes

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

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