State Street vs. iShares: Which Global ETF Offers Better Value?
State Street's fund covers emerging markets and small-caps with a lower expense ratio, while iShares focuses on developed markets only.
Overview
The State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPGM) offers broader geographic exposure and a lower expense ratio than the iShares MSCI World ETF (NYSEMKT:URTH).
Both funds serve as core global equity holdings, but they define global differently. While URTH tracks developed markets, SPGM includes emerging markets and a wider range of market capitalizations, providing a more comprehensive slice of international stocks for a fraction of the cost.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
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