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SMMDvsVIG

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

One year, growth of $100
SMMD 116VIG 109Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
SMMDVIG
Expense ratio0.15%0.060%
Assets$4.1B$84.8B
Net flow, 1 month+$304M—
Net flow, 1 year+$1.9B—
Return, YTD+16.3%+8.2%
Return, 1 year+16.4%+9.2%
Avg daily volume509K1.1M
Holdings503340
ListedJul 6, 2017Apr 21, 2006
Options marketYesYes

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

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