Want to Invest in Small-Cap Stocks? Check Out These Two Top ETFs
Source: Motley Fool
2026-02-22 11:20:15 ET
The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SPSM) and the Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHA) aim to provide diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap stocks, but they track different indexes and use distinct methodologies. The two ETFs differ most in holdings, sector emphasis, and recent performance, with SCHA offering broader diversification and a stronger one-year return, while SPSM maintains a slightly lower expense ratio and higher yield.
This comparison explores how their portfolio makeup, costs, and recent risk-return profiles may appeal to investors seeking small-cap equity exposure.
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap
NASDAQ: SCHA
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$29.35 Last:
2,279,235 Volume:
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