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BFLX vs DIVB

iShares Flexible Equity Active ETF vs iShares Core Dividend ETF

BFLX

iShares Flexible Equity Active ETF

Annual cost

0.40%

Fund size

$11M

DIVB

iShares Core Dividend ETF

Annual cost

0.05%

Fund size

$1.5B

Key differences

Both BFLX and DIVB are equity ETFs. BFLX charges 0.40% a year and DIVB 0.05%. The main difference: BFLX follows a active selection strategy; DIVB uses index tracking.

  • BFLX follows a active selection strategy; DIVB uses index tracking.
  • BFLX covers global markets; DIVB covers North America.
  • DIVB costs 0.35% less per year.
  • DIVB is much larger than BFLX. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • DIVB has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

BFLXDIVB
Annual cost (TER)0.40%0.05%
Fund size (AUM)$11M$1.5B
Since20262017
Dividend yield2.20%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyactive selectionindex tracking
CAGR 1YN/A+28.7%
CAGR 3YN/A+22.6%
CAGR 5YN/A+12.2%
Sharpe 3YN/A1.33
Volatility 1Y11.55%
Max drawdown-2.56%-36.93%

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