
The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF is designed to mirror the market performance of a benchmark comprised of U.S. stocks from smaller companies.
Is ISCB's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) manages significantly more assets and carries a lower expense ratio than iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB). The Morningstar ETF provides a higher dividend yield but trailed in total returns over the last 12 months.

ISCB offers ultra-low costs and 1,500+ holdings for diversification, while BBSC concentrates on fewer names with higher recent returns.

The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (ISCB) was launched on June 28, 2004, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

The Russell 2000 has now lagged the broader market for many years. Small-cap stocks tend to perform well during periods of lower interest rates and economic expansion.

Explore how portfolio size and sector exposure differ between these two small-cap ETFs, each offering unique advantages for investors.