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GLOF vs LSAT

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF vs LeaderShares AlphaFactor Tactical Focused ETF

GLOF

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF

Annual cost

0.20%

Fund size

$212M

LSAT

LeaderShares AlphaFactor Tactical Focused ETF

Annual cost

0.99%

Fund size

$61M

Key differences

Both GLOF and LSAT are equity ETFs. GLOF charges 0.20% a year and LSAT 0.99%. The main difference: GLOF follows a index tracking strategy; LSAT uses active selection.

  • GLOF follows a index tracking strategy; LSAT uses active selection.
  • GLOF covers global markets; LSAT covers North America.
  • GLOF costs 0.79% less per year.
  • GLOF is much larger than LSAT. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • 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

GLOFLSAT
Annual cost (TER)0.20%0.99%
Fund size (AUM)$212M$61M
Since20152020
Dividend yield1.50%1.73%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+27.3%+11.6%
CAGR 3Y+22.5%+11.5%
CAGR 5Y+11.3%+6.1%
Sharpe 3Y1.250.58
Volatility 1Y13.14%12.84%
Max drawdown-34.12%-20.48%

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