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ASCI vs AFSC

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF vs abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF

ASCI

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF

Annual cost

0.70%

Fund size

$82M

AFSC

abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF

Annual cost

0.65%

Fund size

$11M

Key differences

Both ASCI and AFSC are equity ETFs. ASCI charges 0.70% a year and AFSC 0.65%. The main difference: ASCI covers global markets excluding the US; AFSC covers North America.

  • ASCI covers global markets excluding the US; AFSC covers North America.
  • ASCI is much larger than AFSC. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • AFSC has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ASCIAFSC
Annual cost (TER)0.70%0.65%
Fund size (AUM)$82M$11M
Since20092004
Dividend yield0.73%0.07%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobal ex usnorth america
Strategyactive selectionactive selection
CAGR 1YN/A+26.2%
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y18.73%
Max drawdown-11.22%-21.68%

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