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SCHX vs MSSM

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

SCHX

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.03%

Fund size

$72.6B

MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.62%

Fund size

$756M

Key differences

Both SCHX and MSSM are equity ETFs. SCHX charges 0.03% a year and MSSM 0.62%. The main difference: SCHX covers North America; MSSM covers global markets.

  • SCHX covers North America; MSSM covers global markets.
  • SCHX costs 0.59% less per year.
  • SCHX 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

SCHXMSSM
Annual cost (TER)0.03%0.62%
Fund size (AUM)$72.6B$756M
Since20091991
Dividend yield1.00%0.53%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americaglobal
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+24.5%+32.8%
CAGR 3Y+22.5%N/A
CAGR 5Y+12.9%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.19N/A
Volatility 1Y12.29%17.51%
Max drawdown-34.33%-24.09%

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