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SCHM vs MSSM

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

SCHM

Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.04%

Fund size

$14.6B

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

Key differences

Both SCHM and MSSM are equity ETFs. SCHM charges 0.04% a year and MSSM 0.62%. The main difference: SCHM covers North America; MSSM covers global markets.

  • SCHM covers North America; MSSM covers global markets.
  • SCHM costs 0.58% less per year.
  • SCHM 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

SCHMMSSM
Annual cost (TER)0.04%0.62%
Fund size (AUM)$14.6B$756M
Since20111991
Dividend yield1.23%0.53%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americaglobal
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+29.5%+32.8%
CAGR 3Y+18.6%N/A
CAGR 5Y+7.6%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.85N/A
Volatility 1Y15.82%17.51%
Max drawdown-42.43%-24.09%

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