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BDVLvsGLOFETF Comparison

ETF 1
BDVL

iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Other
+0.58%
VS
ETF 2
GLOF

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF

This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+1.52%

iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (BDVL) belongs to the Multi-Asset: Other segment. iShares Global Equity Factor ETF (GLOF) is part of the Global Blended Cap segment. BDVL's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Industrials. In contrast, GLOF's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary. BDVL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.41%, versus 0.2% for GLOF. BDVL is up 4.42% year-to-date (YTD) with +$188M in YTD flows. GLOF performs better with 7.9% YTD performance, and +$30M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BDVL and GLOF below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BDVL vs GLOF performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/30/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BDVL
GLOF
+7.11%+12.57%
+2.55%+4.95%
+4.42%+7.90%
n/a+32.73%
n/a+78.79%
n/a+70.20%
Flows
BDVL
GLOF
+$147M+$14M
+$137M+$30M
+$188M+$30M
-+$37M
-+$11M
-+$29M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BDVL
GLOF
+12.28%+16.74%
n/a+12.25%
n/a+13.75%
n/a+15.25%
Max drawdown
BDVL
GLOF
-7.55%-9.06%
n/a-9.06%
n/a-16.08%
n/a-24.78%
Max drawdown duration
BDVL
GLOF
60d47d
n/a47d
n/a85d
n/a708d
Trading data

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BDVL
GLOF
Last sale
5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
$25.78
$57.17
Previous close
04/29/2026
$25.90
$57.05
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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BDVL
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BDVL
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BDVL
GLOF
Last price
$25.78
$57.17
1D performance
-0.46%
+0.21%
AuM$1.67 B$196.36 M
E/R0.41%0.2%
Characteristics
BDVL
GLOF
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
Benchmark-STOXX Global Equity Factor
N° of holdings583598
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 12, 2025April 28, 2015
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BDVL
USA
58.19%
Japan
7.85%
Other
33.96%
GLOF
USA
57.44%
Other
42.56%

Sectors

BDVL
Information Techn.
21%
Communication Ser.
12.91%
Industrials
12.27%
Financials
12.21%
Health Care
11.04%
Other
30.57%
GLOF
Information Techn.
26.16%
Financials
15.2%
Consumer Discreti.
10.39%
Health Care
8.58%
Industrials
8.1%
Communication Ser.
7.78%
Other
23.79%
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Diversification

BDVL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.98%
GLOF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

27.17%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
BDVL
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
1.40%
MICROSOFT-T
1.36%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.31%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.07%
ASML HOLDING
1.07%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
1.04%
SOUTHERN
1.02%
AMAZON.COM INC
1.02%
AMPHENOL
1.00%
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
0.99%
US0669224778
0.98%
DUKE ENERGY
0.97%
TJX
0.94%
SERVICENOW
0.91%
PEPSICO U
0.90%
GLOF
NVIDIA
4.59%
APPLE
4.11%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.29%
MICROSOFT-T
2.97%
AMAZON.COM INC
2.09%
BROADCOM LIMITED
1.71%
META PLATFORMS
1.26%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
1.18%
NOVARTIS
1.12%
JPMORGAN CHASE
0.92%
WALMART INC
0.83%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
0.81%
TESLA
0.81%
LILLY
0.76%
ABBVIE
0.70%
Frequently asked questions about BDVL and GLOF

How have the BDVL and GLOF ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, BDVL is up 4.42% year-to-date (YTD), while GLOF has returned 7.9%. That puts GLOF better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BDVL or GLOF?

Year-to-date, the BDVL ETF saw +$188M in flows, compared to +$30M for GLOF.

Which ETF is bigger: BDVL or GLOF?

As of April 30, 2026, BDVL holds $1.67 B in assets under management (AUM), while GLOF manages $196.36 M.

What sectors do the BDVL and GLOF ETFs invest in?

BDVL leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Communication Services and Industrials. Meanwhile, GLOF focuses on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the BDVL ETF and GLOF ETF?

BDVL top holdings include VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, MICROSOFT-T and JOHNSON&JOHNSON. GLOF holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and ALPHABET INC-CL.

Which ETF is more diversified: BDVL or GLOF?

BDVL holds 646 securities with 15.98% of its assets in the top 15. GLOF has 654 securities and a top 15 weight of 27.17%.

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