AESLvsIWNETF Comparison
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Harbor AlphaEdge Small Cap Value ETF (AESL) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN) is part of the US Small Cap Value segment. AESL's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. In contrast, IWN's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Energy. AESL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.24% for IWN. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AESL and IWN 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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AESL vs IWN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AESL IWN | +3.34%+1.53% | n/a-3.73% | n/a+19.73% | n/a+21.13% | n/a+79.02% | n/a+41.87% |
| Flows | AESL IWN | +$486K-$52M | -+$159M | --$392M | --$183M | --$1.85B | --$4.79B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | AESL IWN | n/a+11.22% | n/a+15.72% | n/a+20.27% | n/a+21.28% |
| Max drawdown | AESL IWN | n/a-8.31% | n/a-8.56% | n/a-26.60% | n/a-26.60% |
| Max drawdown duration | AESL IWN | n/a73d | n/a60d | n/a296d | n/a296d |
Trading data
AESL | IWN | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 3:52 PM | $216.94 | |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $214.81 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/29/2026 at 3:52 PM
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AESL | IWN | |
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| Last price | – | $216.94 |
| 1D performance | – | +0.99% |
| AuM | $2.51 M | $14.06 B |
| E/R | 0.4% | 0.24% |
Characteristics
AESL | IWN | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Harbor Capital | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | Russell 2000 Value Index |
| N° of holdings | 101 | 1372 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 27, 2026 | July 24, 2000 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
AESL
USA
84.78%
Other
15.22%
IWN
USA
94.09%
Other
5.91%
Sectors
AESL
Finance
41.14%
Healthcare
10.5%
Technology
10.33%
Industrials
7.05%
Other
30.97%
IWN
Finance
39.49%
Healthcare
11.49%
Energy
7.71%
Industrials
7.43%
Other
33.88%
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Diversification
AESL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
37.32%
IWN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.54%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
AESL
United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia)
3.42%
First BanCorp (Puerto Rico)
3.20%
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
3.20%
Home Bancshares, Inc. (Arkansas)
3.19%
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
3.10%
Ennis, Inc.
3.09%
Essent Group Ltd.
2.52%
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.
2.39%
Old National Bancorp
2.19%
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.
2.12%
Teekay Tankers Ltd.
1.92%
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.
1.80%
Hancock Whitney Corp.
1.80%
Matson, Inc.
1.77%
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.
1.61%
IWN
UMB Financial Corp.
0.63%
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
0.57%
SM Energy Co.
0.56%
ViaSat, Inc.
0.55%
Cytokinetics, Inc.
0.54%
Jackson Financial, Inc.
0.53%
Old National Bancorp
0.52%
SSR Mining, Inc.
0.50%
Terex Corp.
0.47%
PBF Energy, Inc.
0.47%
Terreno Realty Corp.
0.46%
Matson, Inc.
0.45%
Macerich Co.
0.44%
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.
0.43%
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
0.42%
Frequently asked questions about AESL and IWN
Which ETF is bigger: AESL or IWN?
As of October 28, 2026, AESL holds $2.51 M in assets under management (AUM), while IWN manages $14.06 B.
What sectors do the AESL and IWN ETFs invest in?
AESL leans toward sectors like Finance, Healthcare and Technology. Meanwhile, IWN focuses on Finance, Healthcare and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the AESL ETF and IWN ETF?
AESL top holdings include United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia), First BanCorp (Puerto Rico) and Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.. IWN holds in its top three: UMB Financial Corp., CareTrust REIT, Inc. and SM Energy Co..
Which ETF is more diversified: AESL or IWN?
AESL holds 101 securities with 37.32% of its assets in the top 15. IWN has 1381 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.54%.
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