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LCAP vs BCSM

Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF vs Baron SMID Cap ETF

LCAP

Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF

Annual cost

0.29%

Fund size

$319M

BCSM

Baron SMID Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.75%

Fund size

$32M

Key differences

Both LCAP and BCSM are equity ETFs. LCAP charges 0.29% a year and BCSM 0.75%. The main difference: LCAP costs 0.46% less per year.

  • LCAP costs 0.46% less per year.
  • LCAP is much larger than BCSM. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.

Side-by-side comparison

LCAPBCSM
Annual cost (TER)0.29%0.75%
Fund size (AUM)$319M$32M
Since20252025
Dividend yield0.10%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyactive selectionactive selection
CAGR 1Y+22.6%N/A
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y13.15%
Max drawdown-11.31%-17.45%

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