Schwab vs. iShares: Is SCHA or IJR the Better U.S. Small-Cap ETF?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHA) charges a marginally lower expense ratio and offers broader diversification than iShares Core S Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:IJR), while IJR features a slightly higher yield and less severe drawdowns in recent years.

Both the Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) and iShares Core S Small-Cap ETF (IJR) target U.S. small-cap equities, but they build their portfolios differently. SCHA tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index, resulting in more holdings, while IJR follows the S SmallCap 600. This comparison breaks down their costs, recent performance, portfolio makeup, and trading characteristics to help investors decide which approach best fits their needs.

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