iShares vs State Street Small-Cap Growth ETF Showdown
Both iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCG) and State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:SLYG) provide exposure to small-cap growth, but they differ significantly in cost, diversification, and recent volatility. Small-cap growth stocks offer the potential for high returns but often come with elevated volatility. While both funds target this aggressive market segment, they use different indexing methodologies. This comparison examines whether the significantly lower fees of the iShares fund outweigh the historically smoother ride and higher recent returns of the State Street fund. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading