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AFSMvsSEISETF Comparison

ETF 1
AFSM

First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.86%
VS
ETF 2
SEIS

SEI Select Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+2.62%

First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. SEI Select Small Cap ETF (SEIS) is part of the US Small Cap segment. AFSM's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, SEIS's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Financials. AFSM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.55% for SEIS. AFSM is up 15.09% year-to-date (YTD) with +$23M in YTD flows. SEIS performs better with 15.6% YTD performance, and +$92M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AFSM and SEIS 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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AFSM vs SEIS performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.0%May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AFSM
SEIS
+0.06%+1.57%
+13.47%+15.43%
+15.09%+15.60%
+27.88%+29.08%
+58.49%n/a
+49.49%n/a
Flows
AFSM
SEIS
+$4M+$14M
+$4M+$57M
+$23M+$92M
+$49M+$192M
+$81M-
+$84M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AFSM
SEIS
+20.31%+21.58%
+17.93%+19.25%
+19.69%n/a
+21.17%n/a
Max drawdown
AFSM
SEIS
-4.73%-5.25%
-9.36%-11.33%
-24.90%n/a
-28.44%n/a
Max drawdown duration
AFSM
SEIS
8d26d
46d84d
303dn/a
815dn/a
Trading data

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AFSM
SEIS
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$39.47
$32.55
Previous close
06/11/2026
$38.96
$32.27
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
AFSM
SEIS
Last price
$39.47
$32.55
1D performance
+1.31%
+0.86%
AuM$100.09 M$545.20 M
E/R0.75%0.55%
Characteristics
AFSM
SEIS
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustSEI
Benchmark--
N° of holdings286315
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 3, 2019October 9, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

AFSM
USA
81.06%
Other
18.94%
SEIS
USA
84.03%
Other
15.97%

Sectors

AFSM
Information Techn.
17.27%
Industrials
17.09%
Health Care
16.61%
Financials
14.26%
Consumer Discreti.
8.45%
Other
26.31%
SEIS
Information Techn.
18.91%
Industrials
17.26%
Financials
16.29%
Consumer Discreti.
12.34%
Health Care
12.33%
Other
22.87%
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Diversification

AFSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.77%
SEIS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.26%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
AFSM
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
1.77%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.57%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
1.19%
VICOR
1.11%
PERIMETER SOLUTIONS
1.00%
PHOTRONICS
0.97%
AMES NATIONAL
0.97%
NLIGHT INC
0.84%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.82%
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE
0.78%
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES
0.77%
INTERFACE
0.75%
SCORPIO TANKERS
0.75%
ENERSYS
0.75%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
0.75%
SEIS
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.26%
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL
1.11%
CNO FINANCIAL GROUP
1.11%
CLEAR SECURE
1.09%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
1.06%
MOLINA HLTHCRE
1.05%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
1.04%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
1.01%
COMMERCIAL METALS
1.01%
PHOTRONICS
0.95%
WTTS WTER TECH
0.93%
DIODES
0.93%
URBAN OUTFITTERS
0.92%
JACKSON FINANCIAL INC
0.91%
PRIMORIS SERVICES
0.88%
Frequently asked questions about AFSM and SEIS

How have the AFSM and SEIS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 10, 2026, AFSM is up 15.09% year-to-date (YTD), while SEIS has returned 15.6%. That puts SEIS better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AFSM or SEIS?

Year-to-date, the AFSM ETF saw +$23M in flows, compared to +$92M for SEIS.

Which ETF is more volatile: AFSM or SEIS?

Over the past year, AFSM had a volatility of 17.93%, while SEIS experienced 19.25%.

Which ETF is bigger: AFSM or SEIS?

As of June 10, 2026, AFSM holds $100.09 M in assets under management (AUM), while SEIS manages $545.20 M.

What sectors do the AFSM and SEIS ETFs invest in?

AFSM leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. Meanwhile, SEIS focuses on Information Technology, Industrials and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the AFSM ETF and SEIS ETF?

AFSM top holdings include TTM TECHNOLOGIES, BLOOM ENERGY CORP and VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. SEIS holds in its top three: BLOOM ENERGY CORP, ENOVA INTERNATIONAL and CNO FINANCIAL GROUP.

Which ETF is more diversified: AFSM or SEIS?

AFSM holds 288 securities with 14.77% of its assets in the top 15. SEIS has 319 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.26%.

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