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MSSM vs CGMM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF vs Capital Group U.S. Small and Mid Cap ETF

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

CGMM

Capital Group U.S. Small and Mid Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.51%

Fund size

$2.8B

Key differences

Both MSSM and CGMM are equity ETFs. MSSM charges 0.62% a year and CGMM 0.51%. The main difference: MSSM covers global markets; CGMM covers North America.

  • MSSM covers global markets; CGMM covers North America.
  • CGMM costs 0.11% less per year.
  • CGMM 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

MSSMCGMM
Annual cost (TER)0.62%0.51%
Fund size (AUM)$756M$2.8B
Since19912025
Dividend yield0.53%0.36%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+32.8%+21.7%
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y17.51%15.92%
Max drawdown-24.09%-21.04%

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