ISCB vs. BBSC: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?

JPM ^GSPC The choice between the JPMorgan Beta Builders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:BBSC) and the i Shares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) comes down to a familiar investing trade-off: concentrated recent performance versus broader, lower-cost diversification.

Small-capitalization stocks offer significant growth potential but often come with higher volatility than large-cap peers. Investors seeking small-cap exposure often look for low-cost, passively managed funds like these two.

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.