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SSPY vs SMLL

Stratified LargeCap Index ETF vs Harbor Active Small Cap ETF

SSPY

Stratified LargeCap Index ETF

Annual cost

0.45%

Fund size

$125M

SMLL

Harbor Active Small Cap ETF

Annual cost

0.80%

Fund size

$13M

Key differences

Both SSPY and SMLL are equity ETFs. SSPY charges 0.45% a year and SMLL 0.80%. The main difference: SSPY follows a index tracking strategy; SMLL uses active selection.

  • SSPY follows a index tracking strategy; SMLL uses active selection.
  • SSPY costs 0.35% less per year.
  • SSPY is much larger than SMLL. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • SSPY has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

SSPYSMLL
Annual cost (TER)0.45%0.80%
Fund size (AUM)$125M$13M
Since20192024
Dividend yield1.26%2.30%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+21.3%-0.4%
CAGR 3Y+14.9%N/A
CAGR 5Y+9.2%N/A
Sharpe 3Y0.84N/A
Volatility 1Y10.78%17.55%
Max drawdown-36.67%-23.55%

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