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ACSVvsFDMETF Comparison

ETF 1
ACSV

American Century Small Cap Value Insights ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Value
+0.59%
VS
ETF 2
FDM

First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.57%

American Century Small Cap Value Insights ETF (ACSV) belongs to the US Small Cap Value segment. First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF (FDM) is part of the US Small Cap segment. ACSV's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, FDM's top sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Cyclicals and Industrials. ACSV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.65% for FDM. ACSV is up 20.94% year-to-date (YTD) with +$15M in YTD flows. FDM performs worse with 16.19% YTD performance, and +$22M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ACSV and FDM 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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ACSV vs FDM performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7

Cumulative Flows

0 M50 M100 M150 MAug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 7

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ACSV
FDM
-3.02%-2.49%
+2.33%+4.65%
+20.94%+16.19%
n/a+23.62%
n/a+72.20%
n/a+67.53%
Flows
ACSV
FDM
+$4M+$9M
+$8M+$9M
+$15M+$22M
-+$25M
-+$18M
-+$25M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ACSV
FDM
+12.45%+13.10%
n/a+17.35%
n/a+20.52%
n/a+21.20%
Max drawdown
ACSV
FDM
-5.01%-4.50%
n/a-8.71%
n/a-23.13%
n/a-23.71%
Max drawdown duration
ACSV
FDM
26d25d
n/a59d
n/a208d
n/a974d
Trading data

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ACSV
FDM
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$48.90
$91.99
Previous close
09/10/2026
$48.56
$91.66
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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ACSV
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ACSV
FDM
Last price
$48.90
$91.99
1D performance
+0.69%
+0.36%
AuM$23.22 M$271.20 M
E/R0.49%0.65%
Characteristics
ACSV
FDM
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderAmerican Century InvestmentsFirst Trust
Benchmark-Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index
N° of holdings200145
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 14, 2025September 27, 2005
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

ACSV
USA
94.1%
Other
5.9%
FDM
USA
97.49%
Other
2.51%

Sectors

ACSV
Finance
41.63%
Technology
9.99%
Industrials
9.81%
Energy
9.17%
Other
29.4%
FDM
Finance
45.06%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.77%
Industrials
7.15%
Other
39.02%
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Diversification

ACSV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

24.01%
FDM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

21.61%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
ACSV
Old National Bancorp
2.01%
Provident Financial Services, Inc.
1.99%
Enovis Corp.
1.92%
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.
1.78%
Columbia Banking System, Inc.
1.75%
United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia)
1.70%
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
1.67%
Terreno Realty Corp.
1.63%
Chord Energy Corp.
1.61%
Central Bancompany, Inc.
1.41%
Edgewell Personal Care Co.
1.40%
American Healthcare REIT, Inc.
1.34%
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.
1.31%
EVERTEC, Inc.
1.26%
TriNet Group, Inc.
1.23%
FDM
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc.
2.25%
Dauch Corp.
1.93%
GigaCloud Technology, Inc.
1.68%
United Fire Group, Inc.
1.50%
Deluxe Corp.
1.40%
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.
1.36%
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.
1.35%
Business First Bancshares, Inc.
1.30%
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (Indiana)
1.29%
TrustCo Bank Corp. NY
1.28%
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
1.28%
CNB Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania)
1.27%
TETRA Technologies, Inc.
1.25%
Central Pacific Financial Corp.
1.25%
Camden National Corp. (Maine)
1.22%
Frequently asked questions about ACSV and FDM

How have the ACSV and FDM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, ACSV is up 20.94% year-to-date (YTD), while FDM has returned 16.19%. That puts ACSV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ACSV or FDM?

Year-to-date, the ACSV ETF saw +$15M in flows, compared to +$22M for FDM.

Which ETF is bigger: ACSV or FDM?

As of September 11, 2026, ACSV holds $23.22 M in assets under management (AUM), while FDM manages $271.20 M.

What sectors do the ACSV and FDM ETFs invest in?

ACSV leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, FDM focuses on Finance, Consumer Cyclicals and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the ACSV ETF and FDM ETF?

ACSV top holdings include Old National Bancorp, Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Enovis Corp.. FDM holds in its top three: Stoke Therapeutics, Inc., Dauch Corp. and GigaCloud Technology, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: ACSV or FDM?

ACSV holds 200 securities with 24.01% of its assets in the top 15. FDM has 145 securities and a top 15 weight of 21.61%.

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