SCIF will compete with EGShares India Small-Cap (NYSEArca: SCIN), which launched last month. SCIN holds 75 companies and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
It’s worth remembering that small-caps are riskier investments. They have greater volatility, lower trading volume and less liquidity than large companies. Additionally, potential investors should be aware that emerging markets come with greater political and economic instability.
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Max Chen contributed to this article.