SCHB and SPTM analysis compares broad US market ETFs for investors
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Updated · The Globe and Mail · May 8
SCHB and SPTM analysis compares broad US market ETFs for investors
8 articles · Updated · The Globe and Mail · May 8
Both funds charge 0.03%, but SCHB holds 2,406 stocks versus SPTM's 1,510 and has $42.0bn in assets against $13.1bn.
Over five years, SPTM turned $1,000 into $1,828 versus SCHB's $1,779 and posted a smaller maximum drawdown, suggesting slightly better returns with lower volatility.
Both ETFs offer diversified exposure to large-, mid- and small-cap US shares, with technology-heavy portfolios led by Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft, making brokerage preference or track record the main differentiator.
As tech giants dominate ETFs, is passive investing just a concentrated bet on a few stocks?
When top ETFs are nearly identical, what hidden factor should guide your long-term choice?
With market leadership broadening in 2026, will tech-heavy ETFs like these start to lag?