IJR vs. VB: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
IJR delivered a higher return than VB over the past year -- though VB offers broader diversification.
Overview
The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:IJR) gives investors concentrated exposure to the S&P SmallCap 600, while the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) offers a broader, lower-cost slice of the small-cap market.
Investors looking for small-company growth often compare these two funds. Both target smaller U.S. companies, but their underlying indexes and stock-selection rules lead to different holdings counts and sector tilts -- which affects how they perform across different market cycles.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.