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ASCI vs BUFC

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF vs AB Conservative Buffer ETF

ASCI

abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF

Aberdeen

Annual cost

0.70%

Fund size

$85M

BUFC

AB Conservative Buffer ETF

AllianceBernstein

Annual cost

0.69%

Fund size

$1.0B

Key differences

  • BUFC is significantly larger than ASCI — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • ASCI is classified as equity, while BUFC is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • ASCI covers global markets; BUFC covers north america.
  • ASCI follows a active selection strategy; BUFC uses structured outcome.
  • ASCI has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ASCIBUFC
Annual cost (TER)0.70%0.69%
Fund size (AUM)$85M$1.0B
Since20092023
Dividend yield0.75%0.00%
Asset classequityalternative
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyactive selectionstructured outcome
CAGR 1YN/A+8.8%
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y4.22%
Max drawdown-11.22%-8.29%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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