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KAT vs BCSM

Scharf ETF vs Baron SMID Cap ETF

KAT

Scharf ETF

Annual cost

0.75%

Fund size

$688M

BCSM

Baron SMID Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.75%

Fund size

$29M

Key differences

  • KAT is significantly larger than BCSM — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • KAT follows a active selection strategy; BCSM uses index tracking.
  • KAT has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

KATBCSM
Annual cost (TER)0.75%0.75%
Fund size (AUM)$688M$29M
Since20112025
Dividend yield0.39%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth america
Strategyactive selectionindex tracking
CAGR 1YN/AN/A
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y
Max drawdown-9.25%-17.45%

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