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MSSM vs CGUS

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF vs Capital Group Core Equity ETF

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

CGUS

Capital Group Core Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.33%

Fund size

$10.8B

Key differences

Both MSSM and CGUS are equity ETFs. MSSM charges 0.62% a year and CGUS 0.33%. The main difference: MSSM follows a index tracking strategy; CGUS uses active selection.

  • MSSM follows a index tracking strategy; CGUS uses active selection.
  • MSSM covers global markets; CGUS covers North America.
  • CGUS costs 0.29% less per year.
  • CGUS 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

MSSMCGUS
Annual cost (TER)0.62%0.33%
Fund size (AUM)$756M$10.8B
Since19912022
Dividend yield0.53%0.87%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+32.8%+22.4%
CAGR 3YN/A+22.3%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/A1.22
Volatility 1Y17.51%12.64%
Max drawdown-24.09%-22.15%

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