ISCV vs. IWN: Which Small-Cap Value ETF Is the Better Buy?

The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV) has a 0.06% expense ratio, versus 0.24% for the iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN), a 18 bps cost advantage for ISCV. The article is a straightforward comparison of ETF fees with no broader market or performance catalyst. Impact is likely limited to fund selection and fee-sensitive investors.

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The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV) has a 0.06% expense ratio, versus 0.24% for the iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN), a 18 bps cost advantage for ISCV. The article is a straightforward comparison of ETF fees with no broader market or performance catalyst. Impact is likely limited to fund selection and fee-sensitive investors.