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VOO−4.4%IVV−4.4%SPY−4.4%VTI−4.4%QQQ−6.5%VUG−5.5%VEA−3.7%IEFA−3.0%VTV−3.1%SPYM−4.4%VXUS−3.7%BND+0.2%VGT−7.3%IEMG−5.6%AGG+0.2%GLD+0.8%IJH−3.9%VWO−3.6%SCHD−2.2%IWF−6.4%XLK−8.0%SGOV+0.0%VIG−3.3%IJR−3.8%QQQM−6.3%VO−3.5%RSP−2.9%ITOT−4.4%DFAC−4.0%IWD−2.6%
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Compare · 3 funds side by side · dividends reinvested

SMLF, DFAS and IWF

SMLFiShares×DFASDimensional×IWFiShares×
Versus in desk
$5k$7.5k$10k$12.5k$15k$17.5kLow $8,286 · 2022SMLF$15,777IWF$15,330DFAS$13,932Oct 2021Nov 2026Story of the three · Growth5Y$10,000 five years agoDividends reinvested · all three on one scale$15,777SMLF · best of the three
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SMLF, DFAS and IWF, Ranked

Today
FundFeeYieldYTD1 year3 yrs · yr5 yrs · yrWorst dropVolatilityAssetsAvg rank
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.15%1.02%+11.7%+14.6%+21.0%+9.5%−8.7%17.4%$4.3B1.5
Dimensional - US Small Cap ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.30%1.04%+12.6%+17.3%+17.5%+6.9%−9.4%15.8%$35.2B1.9
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETFUS Stock Styles · Growth0.18%0.39%−6.5%−7.6%+19.5%+8.9%−14.6%19.3%$121B2.6
Rank among the three1st → 3rdFee, drop and volatility: lower ranks higherAvg rank: mean of the 8 ranks · 1 is best
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · returns include dividends · since: SMLF 2015 · DFAS 1992 · IWF 2000
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Head to Head

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Head to Head

5Y
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF · $4.3B$15,777
SMLF
DFAS
Dimensional - US Small Cap ETF · $35.2B$13,932

$10,000 five years ago, dividends reinvested · they hold 42.9% in common

SMLFMeasureDFAS
+11.7%Year to dateJan 1 → Nov 5+12.6%
+14.6%1 yearTotal return+17.3%
+21.0%3 years · per year$10,000 became $17,700 · $16,215+17.5%
+9.5%5 years · per year$10,000 became $15,777 · $13,932+6.9%
0.15%Expense ratio$15 · $30 a year on $10k · lower is better0.30%
1.02%Trailing 12-mo yield$102 · $104 a year on $10k1.04%
−8.7%Worst dropSmaller is better−9.4%
17.4%VolatilityLower is calmer15.8%
SMLFDFAS Winner of the row, in its colourEach row: the bigger of the two fills its side
4–4Level
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · returns include dividends · 3Y and 5Y figures are per-year returns
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SMLF vs DFAS: Top 5 Holdings

Today
SMLF
3.3%in top 5
DFAS
in top 51.4%
SMLFStockDFAS
0.8%EMEnot top 5
0.7%WSMnot top 5
0.6%JBLnot top 5
0.6%RSnot top 5
0.6%NVTnot top 5
not top 5SWKS0.3%
not top 5HALO0.3%
not top 5ELAN0.3%
not top 5CCK0.2%
not top 5AIT0.2%
Held in common42.9%
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · share of each fund
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SMLF vs DFAS Returns, Every Period

5Y
iSharesSMLF
+9.5%
5 years, per year
DFASDimensional
+6.9%
5 years, per year
0%+10%+20%+30%+11.7%+12.6%YTD+14.6%+17.3%1 year+21.0%+17.5%3 yrs · yr+9.5%+6.9%5 yrs · yr
SMLFDFASFaded: behind in that period
2–2Level
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · dividends in · faded = behind in that period
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SMLF vs DFAS

YTD
iSharesSMLF
+11.7%
DFASDimensional
+12.6%
Jan 1Nov 5+11.7%+12.6%
+11.7%Year to date+12.6%
−8.7%Worst drop · 1Y−9.4%
17.4%Volatility · 1Y15.8%
1.0%Yield1.0%
$4.3BAssets$35.2B
2–1DFAS wins
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · smaller drop and lower volatility win
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Cost, Income and Risk

Fees: SMLF, DFAS, IWF

Today
0.15%lowest, SMLF
FundExpense ratioFee$10k
SMLF0.15%$15
IWF0.18%$18
DFAS0.30%$30
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · fee on $10,000 a year
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Yields: SMLF, DFAS, IWF

1Y
1.04%highest, DFAS
FundTrailing yieldYield$10k
DFAS1.04%$104
SMLF1.02%$102
IWF0.39%$39
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · trailing 12-month yield
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Income After Fees on $10,000

1Y
$87most kept, SMLF
SMLF$102 − $15 = $87
DFAS$104 − $30 = $74
IWF$39 − $18 = $21
KeptFee
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · yield in dollars minus the fee
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Overlap: SMLF, DFAS, IWF

Today
42.9%most shared, SMLF and DFAS
SMLFDFASIWF
SMLF—42.9%2.9%
DFAS42.9%—1.4%
IWF2.9%1.4%—
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · share held in common · outlined: the pair in versus
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Return vs Bumpiness: 3 ETFs

1Y
+17.3%DFAS, at 15.8% volatility
−10%0%+10%+20%10%15%20%25%Volatility · 1 year → bumpierDFAS +17.3%SMLF +14.6%IWF −7.6%
DFASWorst drop−9.4%15.8% vol
SMLFWorst drop−8.7%17.4% vol
IWFWorst drop−14.6%19.3% vol
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · up and left is better
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Paid More vs Made More

YTD
DFASSMLF
Jan 1Nov 5+12.6%+11.7%
+12.6%Year to date+11.7%
1.0%Yield1.0%
+17.3%Past year+14.6%
0.30%Fee0.15%
2–1DFAS wins
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026
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Popular Pairs Near These Three

VUG vs SCHG

YTD
VanguardVUG
+0.5%
SCHGSchwab
+0.9%
Jan 1Nov 5+0.5%+0.9%
+0.5%Year to date+0.9%
0.03% · $3Fee · on $10k a year0.04% · $4
$233BAssets$62.5B
1–1level
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026
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SCHD vs VIG

YTD
SchwabSCHD
+32.3%
VIGVanguard
+12.5%
Jan 1Nov 5+32.3%+12.5%
+32.3%Year to date+12.5%
3.0%Yield1.5%
$123BAssets$109B
2–0SCHD wins
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026
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JEPQ vs JEPI

YTD
J.P. MorganJEPQ
+8.5%
JEPIJ.P. Morgan
+5.2%
Jan 1Nov 5+8.5%+5.2%
+8.5%Year to date+5.2%
12.2%Yield8.1%
$42.1BAssets$46.1B
2–0JEPQ wins
End-of-day Nov 5, 2026
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