Compare · 2 funds side by side · dividends reinvested

SMLF and VBR

SMLFiShares×VBRVanguard×
$7.5k$10k$12.5k$15k$17.5kLow $8,488 · 2022SMLF$16,794VBR$15,849Oct 2021Nov 2026Story of the two · Growth5Y$10,000 five years agoDividends reinvested · both on one scale$16,794SMLF · best of the two
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SMLF and VBR, Ranked

Today
FundFeeYieldYTD1 year3 yrs · yr5 yrs · yrWorst dropVolatilityAssetsAvg rank
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.05%1.77%+19.4%+23.4%+20.8%+9.6%−8.9%13.9%$35.1B1.4
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.15%0.98%+16.7%+18.1%+23.1%+10.9%−8.7%16.9%$4.2B1.6
Rank among the two1st → 2ndFee, drop and volatility: lower ranks higherAvg rank: mean of the 8 ranks · 1 is best
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · returns include dividends · since: SMLF 2015 · VBR 2004
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Head to Head

5Y
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF · $4.2B$16,794
SMLF
VBR
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF · $35.1B$15,849

$10,000 five years ago, dividends reinvested · they hold 37.0% in common

SMLFMeasureVBR
+16.7%Year to dateJan 1 → Nov 4+19.4%
+18.1%1 yearTotal return+23.4%
+23.1%3 years · per year$10,000 became $18,634 · $17,630+20.8%
+10.9%5 years · per year$10,000 became $16,794 · $15,849+9.6%
0.15%Expense ratio$15 · $5 a year on $10k · lower is better0.05%
0.98%Trailing 12-mo yield$98 · $177 a year on $10k1.77%
−8.7%Worst dropSmaller is better−8.9%
16.9%VolatilityLower is calmer13.9%
SMLFVBR Winner of the row, in its colourEach row: the bigger of the two fills its side
3–5VBR wins
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · returns include dividends · 3Y and 5Y figures are per-year returns
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More Ways to See the Pairs

SMLF vs VBR: Top 5 Holdings

Today
SMLF
3.5%in top 5
VBR
in top 53.3%
SMLFStockVBR
0.9%EMEnot top 5
not top 5MRNA0.8%
0.7%NVTnot top 5
0.7%JBL0.7%
0.7%WSM0.6%
0.6%RSnot top 5
not top 5ATO0.6%
not top 5FFIV0.6%
Held in common37.0%
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · share of each fund
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SMLF vs VBR Returns, Every Period

5Y
iSharesSMLF
+10.9%
5 years, per year
VBRVanguard
+9.6%
5 years, per year
0%+10%+20%+30%+16.7%+19.4%YTD+18.1%+23.4%1 year+23.1%+20.8%3 yrs · yr+10.9%+9.6%5 yrs · yr
SMLFVBRFaded: behind in that period
2–2Level
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · dividends in · faded = behind in that period
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SMLF vs VBR

YTD
iSharesSMLF
+16.7%
VBRVanguard
+19.4%
Jan 1Nov 4+16.7%+19.4%
+16.7%Year to date+19.4%
−8.7%Worst drop · 1Y−8.9%
16.9%Volatility · 1Y13.9%
1.0%Yield1.8%
$4.2BAssets$35.1B
3–1VBR wins
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · smaller drop and lower volatility win
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Cost, Income and Risk

Fees: SMLF, VBR

Today
0.05%lowest, VBR
FundExpense ratioFee$10k
VBR0.05%$5
SMLF0.15%$15
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · fee on $10,000 a year
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Yields: SMLF, VBR

1Y
1.77%highest, VBR
FundTrailing yieldYield$10k
VBR1.77%$177
SMLF0.98%$98
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · trailing 12-month yield
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Income After Fees on $10,000

1Y
$172most kept, VBR
VBR$177 − $5 = $172
SMLF$98 − $15 = $83
KeptFee
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · yield in dollars minus the fee
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Overlap: SMLF, VBR

Today
37.0%most shared, SMLF and VBR
SMLFVBR
SMLF—37.0%
VBR37.0%—
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · share held in common · outlined: the pair in versus
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Return vs Bumpiness: 2 ETFs

1Y
+23.4%VBR, at 13.9% volatility
0%+10%+20%+30%10%15%20%Volatility · 1 year → bumpierVBR +23.4%SMLF +18.1%
VBRWorst drop−8.9%13.9% vol
SMLFWorst drop−8.7%16.9% vol
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026 · up and left is better
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Paid More vs Made More

YTD
VBRSMLF
Jan 1Nov 4+19.4%+16.7%
+19.4%Year to date+16.7%
1.8%Yield1.0%
+23.4%Past year+18.1%
0.05%Fee0.15%
4–0VBR wins
End-of-day Nov 4, 2026
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End-of-day Nov 4, 2026
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End-of-day Nov 4, 2026
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End-of-day Nov 4, 2026
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