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GLOF vs FICS

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF vs First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF

GLOF

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF

Annual cost

0.20%

Fund size

$212M

FICS

First Trust International Developed Cap Strength ETF

Annual cost

0.70%

Fund size

$214M

Key differences

Both GLOF and FICS are equity ETFs. GLOF charges 0.20% a year and FICS 0.70%. The main difference: GLOF covers global markets; FICS covers global markets excluding the US.

  • GLOF covers global markets; FICS covers global markets excluding the US.
  • GLOF costs 0.50% less per year.
  • Over the last three years, GLOF has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • GLOF has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

GLOFFICS
Annual cost (TER)0.20%0.70%
Fund size (AUM)$212M$214M
Since20152020
Dividend yield1.50%1.91%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalglobal ex us
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+23.8%+3.7%
CAGR 3Y+21.2%+10.1%
CAGR 5Y+10.9%+5.2%
Sharpe 3Y1.180.52
Volatility 1Y12.98%13.29%
Max drawdown-34.12%-29.16%

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