NYSE CRTR Economy Event Watch the replay →

Advertisement
Advertisement

AFMCvsSMOXETF Comparison

ETF 1
AFMC

First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.58%
VS
ETF 2
SMOX

Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.4%

First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF (AFMC) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF (SMOX) is part of the Options Strategies segment. AFMC's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. In contrast, SMOX's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. AFMC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.75% for SMOX. AFMC is up 18.47% year-to-date (YTD) with +$52M in YTD flows. SMOX performs better with 19.53% YTD performance, and +$11M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AFMC and SMOX below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios.  Discover our library of Model portfolios

AFMC vs SMOX performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.0%May 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 MMay 12May 19May 26Jun 2Jun 9

Get all the metrics on this page, and more, through a reliable ETF data feed

Daily, global ETF data for advanced analysis or integration into apps (API), from our partner Trackinsight.

Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AFMC
SMOX
+4.42%+3.40%
+15.39%+14.41%
+18.47%+19.53%
+30.31%n/a
+73.72%n/a
+67.42%n/a
Flows
AFMC
SMOX
+$10M+$11M
+$17M+$12M
+$52M+$11M
+$77M-
+$134M-
+$137M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AFMC
SMOX
+17.09%+17.06%
+15.27%n/a
+17.60%n/a
+19.42%n/a
Max drawdown
AFMC
SMOX
-3.94%-3.75%
-8.15%n/a
-21.83%n/a
-25.69%n/a
Max drawdown duration
AFMC
SMOX
19d6d
47dn/a
289dn/a
752dn/a
Trading data

Create an account to view trading data

Join for free
AFMC
SMOX
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$40.73
$30.07
Previous close
06/11/2026
$40.38
$29.81
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Advertisement
Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
AFMC
SMOX
Last price
$40.73
$30.07
1D performance
+0.87%
+0.87%
AuM$170.99 M$72.78 M
E/R0.65%0.75%
Characteristics
AFMC
SMOX
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustHorizon Investments
Benchmark--
N° of holdings261267
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
Join
Join
Inception dateDecember 3, 2019December 3, 2025
ESGNoNo
Advertisement
Exposure

Countries

AFMC
USA
90.49%
Other
9.51%
SMOX
USA
94.34%
Other
5.66%

Sectors

AFMC
Industrials
21.71%
Information Techn.
17.52%
Financials
14.1%
Consumer Discreti.
11.56%
Health Care
8.99%
Other
26.13%
SMOX
Industrials
21.36%
Financials
13.95%
Information Techn.
11.8%
Consumer Discreti.
10.48%
Health Care
7.99%
Other
34.42%
Advertisement

Diversification

AFMC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

16.84%
SMOX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.52%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
AFMC
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.54%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
1.46%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
1.41%
FLEX LTD
1.22%
BORGWARNER
1.16%
FEDERATED HERMES
1.13%
EXELIXIS
1.08%
RENAISSANCERE
1.08%
CURTISS WRIGHT
1.03%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
1.00%
NFG
0.97%
JABIL CIRCUIT
0.95%
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP
0.95%
WOODWARD
0.94%
ALCOA CORP
0.90%
SMOX
US19247G1076
1.45%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
1.40%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.37%
CURTISS WRIGHT
1.23%
UTD THERAPEUT
1.20%
TD SYNNEX
1.07%
TENET HEALTHCARE
0.98%
ALCOA CORP
0.94%
WOODWARD
0.94%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
0.92%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.82%
TOLL BROTHERS
0.82%
TWILIO
0.80%
US71424F1057
0.79%
RBC BEARINGS
0.79%
Frequently asked questions about AFMC and SMOX

How have the AFMC and SMOX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, AFMC is up 18.47% year-to-date (YTD), while SMOX has returned 19.53%. That puts SMOX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AFMC or SMOX?

Year-to-date, the AFMC ETF saw +$52M in flows, compared to +$11M for SMOX.

Which ETF is bigger: AFMC or SMOX?

As of June 12, 2026, AFMC holds $170.99 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMOX manages $72.78 M.

What sectors do the AFMC and SMOX ETFs invest in?

AFMC leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. Meanwhile, SMOX focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the AFMC ETF and SMOX ETF?

AFMC top holdings include TECHNIPFMC PLC, MUELLER INDUSTRIES and CASEYS GENERAL STORES. SMOX holds in its top three: US19247G1076, CASEYS GENERAL STORES and TECHNIPFMC PLC.

Which ETF is more diversified: AFMC or SMOX?

AFMC holds 261 securities with 16.84% of its assets in the top 15. SMOX has 284 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.52%.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
ETF INVESTOR TOOLS

Build and Analyze Your ETF Portfolio Like a Pro

Create your own ETF portfolio in minutes and instantly see allocations, exposures, performance, and risk. Visualize diversification across asset classes, regions, and sectors. Stress-test ideas, compare benchmarks, and refine your strategy with professional-grade analytics.

Portfolio Builder