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FNDX vs MSSM

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF vs Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

FNDX

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF

Annual cost

0.25%

Fund size

$25.5B

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

Key differences

Both FNDX and MSSM are equity ETFs. FNDX charges 0.25% a year and MSSM 0.62%. The main difference: FNDX covers North America; MSSM covers global markets.

  • FNDX covers North America; MSSM covers global markets.
  • FNDX costs 0.37% less per year.
  • FNDX is much larger than MSSM. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • MSSM has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

FNDXMSSM
Annual cost (TER)0.25%0.62%
Fund size (AUM)$25.5B$756M
Since20131991
Dividend yield1.45%0.53%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americaglobal
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+31.5%+32.8%
CAGR 3Y+21.6%N/A
CAGR 5Y+12.9%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.29N/A
Volatility 1Y10.36%17.51%
Max drawdown-37.72%-24.09%

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