The iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) and the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) are both among the Top 100 ETFs. IJH is a iShares Mid-Cap Blend fund and SCHB is a Schwab ETFs Large Blend fund. So, what’s the difference between IJH and SCHB? And which fund is better?
The expense ratio of IJH is 0.02 percentage points higher than SCHB’s (0.05% vs. 0.03%). IJH also has a higher exposure to the industrials sector and a higher standard deviation. Overall, IJH has provided lower returns than SCHB over the past ten years.
In this article, we’ll compare IJH vs. SCHB. We’ll look at portfolio growth and industry exposure, as well as at their risk metrics and annual returns. Moreover, I’ll also discuss IJH’s and SCHB’s performance, fund composition, and holdings and examine how these affect their overall returns.
Summary
| IJH | SCHB | |
| Name | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF |
| Category | Mid-Cap Blend | Large Blend |
| Issuer | iShares | Schwab ETFs |
| AUM | 63.4B | 21.44B |
| Avg. Return | 13.50% | 14.43% |
| Div. Yield | 1.07% | 1.39% |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% | 0.03% |
The iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) is a Mid-Cap Blend fund that is issued by iShares. It currently has 63.4B total assets under management and has yielded an average annual return of 13.50% over the past 10 years. The fund has a dividend yield of 1.07% with an expense ratio of 0.05%.
The Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) is a Large Blend fund that is issued by Schwab ETFs. It currently has 21.44B total assets under management and has yielded an average annual return of 14.43% over the past 10 years. The fund has a dividend yield of 1.39% with an expense ratio of 0.03%.
IJH’s dividend yield is 0.32% lower than that of SCHB (1.07% vs. 1.39%). Also, IJH yielded on average 0.93% less per year over the past decade (13.50% vs. 14.43%). The expense ratio of IJH is 0.02 percentage points higher than SCHB’s (0.05% vs. 0.03%).
Fund Composition
Industry Exposure
| IJH | SCHB | |
| Technology | 14.81% | 24.15% |
| Industrials | 18.09% | 9.29% |
| Energy | 2.5% | 2.78% |
| Communication Services | 1.57% | 10.52% |
| Utilities | 2.9% | 2.32% |
| Healthcare | 10.89% | 13.37% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.02% | 5.76% |
| Real Estate | 10.04% | 3.58% |
| Financial Services | 14.85% | 13.88% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.91% | 11.9% |
| Basic Materials | 5.42% | 2.45% |
The iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) has the most exposure to the Industrials sector at 18.09%. This is followed by Consumer Cyclical and Financial Services at 14.91% and 14.85% respectively. Energy (2.5%), Utilities (2.9%), and Consumer Defensive (4.02%) only make up 9.42% of the fund’s total assets.
IJH’s mid-section with moderate exposure is comprised of Basic Materials, Real Estate, Healthcare, Technology, and Financial Services stocks at 5.42%, 10.04%, 10.89%, 14.81%, and 14.85%.
The Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) has the most exposure to the Technology sector at 24.15%. This is followed by Financial Services and Healthcare at 13.88% and 13.37% respectively. Basic Materials (2.45%), Energy (2.78%), and Real Estate (3.58%) only make up 8.81% of the fund’s total assets.
SCHB’s mid-section with moderate exposure is comprised of Consumer Defensive, Industrials, Communication Services, Consumer Cyclical, and Healthcare stocks at 5.76%, 9.29%, 10.52%, 11.9%, and 13.37%.
IJH is 8.80% more exposed to the Industrials sector than SCHB (18.09% vs 9.29%). IJH’s exposure to Consumer Cyclical and Financial Services stocks is 3.01% higher and 0.97% higher respectively (14.91% vs. 11.9% and 14.85% vs. 13.88%). In total, Energy, Utilities, and Consumer Defensive also make up 1.44% less of the fund’s holdings compared to SCHB (9.42% vs. 10.86%).
Holdings
| IJH Holdings | Weight |
| Bio-Techne Corp | 0.8% |
| Molina Healthcare Inc | 0.68% |
| Cognex Corp | 0.68% |
| Fair Isaac Corp | 0.64% |
| Camden Property Trust | 0.62% |
| XPO Logistics Inc | 0.6% |
| Masimo Corp | 0.59% |
| SolarEdge Technologies Inc | 0.57% |
| FactSet Research Systems Inc | 0.57% |
| Graco Inc | 0.56% |
IJH’s Top Holdings are Bio-Techne Corp, Molina Healthcare Inc, Cognex Corp, Fair Isaac Corp, and Camden Property Trust at 0.8%, 0.68%, 0.68%, 0.64%, and 0.62%.
XPO Logistics Inc (0.6%), Masimo Corp (0.59%), and SolarEdge Technologies Inc (0.57%) have a slightly smaller but still significant weight. FactSet Research Systems Inc and Graco Inc are also represented in the IJH’s holdings at 0.57% and 0.56%.
| SCHB Holdings | Weight |
| Apple Inc | 4.86% |
| Microsoft Corp | 4.61% |
| Amazon.com Inc | 3.33% |
| Facebook Inc A | 1.88% |
| Alphabet Inc A | 1.66% |
| Alphabet Inc Class C | 1.61% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B | 1.19% |
| Tesla Inc | 1.18% |
| NVIDIA Corp | 1.13% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 1.06% |
SCHB’s Top Holdings are Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc, Facebook Inc A, and Alphabet Inc A at 4.86%, 4.61%, 3.33%, 1.88%, and 1.66%.
Alphabet Inc Class C (1.61%), Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (1.19%), and Tesla Inc (1.18%) have a slightly smaller but still significant weight. NVIDIA Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co are also represented in the SCHB’s holdings at 1.13% and 1.06%.
Risk Analysis
| IJH | SCHB | |
| Mean Return | 1.13 | 1.23 |
| R-squared | 86.39 | 99.33 |
| Std. Deviation | 16.8 | 14.12 |
| Alpha | -4.01 | -0.58 |
| Beta | 1.15 | 1.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.77 | 1 |
| Treynor Ratio | 10.55 | 13.58 |
The iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.77 with a R-squared of 86.39 and a Beta of 1.15. Its Treynor Ratio is 10.55 while IJH’s Mean Return is 1.13. Furthermore, the fund has a Standard Deviation of 16.8 and a Alpha of -4.01.
The Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF (SCHB) has a Beta of 1.04 with a Mean Return of 1.23 and a Alpha of -0.58. Its R-squared is 99.33 while SCHB’s Treynor Ratio is 13.58. Furthermore, the fund has a Standard Deviation of 14.12 and a Sharpe Ratio of 1.
IJH’s Mean Return is 0.10 points lower than that of SCHB and its R-squared is 12.94 points lower. With a Standard Deviation of 16.8, IJH is slightly more volatile than SCHB. The Alpha and Beta of IJH are 3.43 points lower and 0.11 points higher than SCHB’s Alpha and Beta.
Performance
Annual Returns
| Year | IJH | SCHB |
| 2020 | 13.61% | 20.77% |
| 2019 | 26.14% | 30.94% |
| 2018 | -11.14% | -5.25% |
| 2017 | 16.19% | 21.18% |
| 2016 | 20.63% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | -2.23% | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 9.64% | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 33.4% | 33.37% |
| 2012 | 17.76% | 16.22% |
| 2011 | -1.89% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 26.38% | 17.1% |
IJH had its best year in 2013 with an annual return of 33.4%. IJH’s worst year over the past decade yielded -11.14% and occurred in 2018. In most years the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF provided moderate returns such as in 2020, 2017, and 2012 where annual returns amounted to 13.61%, 16.19%, and 17.76% respectively.
The year 2013 was the strongest year for SCHB, returning 33.37% on an annual basis. The poorest year for SCHB in the last ten years was 2018, with a yield of -5.25%. Most years the Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF has given investors modest returns, such as in 2014, 2012, and 2010, when gains were 12.67%, 16.22%, and 17.1% respectively.
Portfolio Growth
| Fund | Initial Balance | Final Balance | CAGR |
| IJH | $10,000 | $29,487 | 13.50% |
| SCHB | $10,000 | $36,354 | 14.43% |
A $10,000 investment in IJH would have resulted in a final balance of $29,487. This is a profit of $19,487 over 10 years and amounts to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.50%.
With a $10,000 investment in SCHB, the end total would have been $36,354. This equates to a $26,354 profit over 10 years and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.43%.
IJH’s CAGR is 0.93 percentage points lower than that of SCHB and as a result, would have yielded $6,867 less on a $10,000 investment. Thus, IJH performed worse than SCHB by 0.93% annually.
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