Vanguard Vs. iShares: Is VB or ISCB the Better Small Cap ETF?
Compare diversification, sector weights, and recent returns as two leading small-cap ETFs take different approaches to capturing growth.
Overview
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) and Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) offer nearly identical low-cost exposure to small-cap stocks, though ISCB provides slightly broader diversification and a marginally higher yield.
Both funds target the small-cap segment of the U.S. market, aiming to capture the growth potential of smaller companies. While they share similar goals and price points, differences in liquidity and index methodology set these two long-running options for diversified portfolios apart.
Details
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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Originally published at www.fool.com.