Small Cap ETFs: VB Boasts Lower Fees, While ISCB Sports a Higher Dividend Yield

ISCB has delivered a higher 1-year return than VB but with slightly deeper drawdowns and a smaller asset base Both ETFs charge extremely low expense ratios and offer identical dividend yields ISCB holds more stocks and has a marginally higher weighting to Financial Services, while VB is more liquid and widely traded We're bullish on these 10 stocks ›

The Motley Fool • Feb 16, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs: ISCB Outperforms, but SPSM Yields More

ISCB outperformed SPSM over the past year but carries a slightly higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield. ISCB holds over twice as many stocks as SPSM, with a modestly different sector tilt toward industrials and technology.

The Motley Fool • Jan 17, 2026

Should iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 28, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 29, 2025

Which Small-Cap ETF Is Better: Vanguard's VB or iShares' ISCB?

ISCB charges a slightly lower expense ratio than VB, but both are extremely low-cost small-cap ETFs. ISCB posted a higher one-year return, though VB has performed better over the long haul, with ISCB also showing a marginally deeper drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Dec 21, 2025

Small-Cap Showdown: IJR's $88 Billion in Assets vs. ISCB's 1,539-Stock Portfolio

iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF charges a slightly lower expense ratio but trails iShares Core SP Small-Cap ETF on dividend yield. ISCB offers broader diversification with over twice as many holdings, though it is much smaller and less liquid.

The Motley Fool • Dec 20, 2025

ISCB: This Low-Cost Small-Cap ETF Disappoints On Performance And Fundamentals

ISCB offers diversified exposure to over 1,500 U.S. small-cap securities. Its 0.04% expense ratio is among the best in its category, though the ETF manages just $232 million in assets. Shareholders have undoubtedly been disappointed with the performance. Over the last 15 years, ISCB has substantially lagged behind over low-cost peers like IJR and SCHA. It's possible its Index includes too many securities. Factor-based ETFs like FESM and XSHQ feature much better combinations of growth, value, and quality.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2024

Should iShares Morningstar SmallCap ETF (ISCB) Be on Your Investing Radar?

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Zacks Investment Research • Jan 12, 2023

10 ETFS To Buy During the Current Market Correction

Like many U.S.-listed stocks, U.S.-listed ETFs have not gotten off to a great start in 2022. Here are 10 funds to buy on the dip.

InvestorPlace • Feb 10, 2022

ETF Odds & Ends: 9 iShares See Splits

Plus, a number of funds made changes to their names and indexes.

ETFcom • Apr 19, 2021