VB vs ISCB: Which Small-Cap ETF Offers Better Value?
This Vanguard ETF wins on costs, while the iShares delivered stronger 12-month returns.
Overview
The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:VB) and the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) represent two low-cost avenues into the small-cap market, distinguished primarily by their vast difference in assets under management.
U.S. small-capitalization stocks are often favored by investors looking to capture the growth potential of younger companies before they reach large-cap status. While these stocks can be more volatile than their blue chip counterparts, the diversification offered by exchange-traded funds helps mitigate individual company risk while maintaining exposure to the broader asset class.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.