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CWS vs ISMD

AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF vs Inspire Small/Mid Cap ETF

CWS

AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.65%

Fund size

$133M

ISMD

Inspire Small/Mid Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.53%

Fund size

$317M

Key differences

Both CWS and ISMD are equity ETFs. CWS charges 0.65% a year and ISMD 0.53%. The main difference: CWS follows a active selection strategy; ISMD uses index tracking.

  • CWS follows a active selection strategy; ISMD uses index tracking.
  • ISMD costs 0.12% less per year.
  • Over the last three years, ISMD has delivered higher annualized returns.

Side-by-side comparison

CWSISMD
Annual cost (TER)0.65%0.53%
Fund size (AUM)$133M$317M
Since20162017
Dividend yield0.31%0.94%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyactive selectionindex tracking
CAGR 1Y-0.3%+36.3%
CAGR 3Y+11.8%+17.6%
CAGR 5Y+8.2%+7.7%
Sharpe 3Y0.610.73
Volatility 1Y13.33%18.73%
Max drawdown-33.82%-43.58%

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