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MSSM vs FNDA

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF vs Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

FNDA

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF

Annual cost

0.25%

Fund size

$8.9B

Key differences

Both MSSM and FNDA are equity ETFs. MSSM charges 0.62% a year and FNDA 0.25%. The main difference: MSSM covers global markets; FNDA covers North America.

  • MSSM covers global markets; FNDA covers North America.
  • FNDA costs 0.37% less per year.
  • FNDA 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

MSSMFNDA
Annual cost (TER)0.62%0.25%
Fund size (AUM)$756M$8.9B
Since19912013
Dividend yield0.53%1.09%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobalnorth america
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+32.8%+30.0%
CAGR 3YN/A+17.3%
CAGR 5YN/A+7.2%
Sharpe 3YN/A0.73
Volatility 1Y17.51%17.24%
Max drawdown-24.09%-44.64%

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