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MSSM vs DISV

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF vs Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

DISV

Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF

Annual cost

0.42%

Fund size

$4.9B

Key differences

Both MSSM and DISV are equity ETFs. MSSM charges 0.62% a year and DISV 0.42%. The main difference: MSSM follows a index tracking strategy; DISV uses active selection.

  • MSSM follows a index tracking strategy; DISV uses active selection.
  • MSSM covers global markets; DISV covers global markets excluding the US.
  • DISV costs 0.20% less per year.
  • DISV 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

MSSMDISV
Annual cost (TER)0.62%0.42%
Fund size (AUM)$756M$4.9B
Since19912022
Dividend yield0.53%2.35%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalglobal ex us
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+33.8%+31.8%
CAGR 3YN/A+24.6%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/A1.26
Volatility 1Y17.51%14.72%
Max drawdown-24.09%-26.77%

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