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ASCEvsALILETF Comparison

ETF 1
ASCE

Allspring SMID Core ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0%
VS
ETF 2
ALIL

Argent Focused Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0%

Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Argent Focused Small Cap ETF (ALIL) is part of the US Small Cap segment. ASCE's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. In contrast, ALIL's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. ASCE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.38%, versus 0.74% for ALIL. ASCE is up 29.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$48M in YTD flows. ALIL performs worse with 13.16% YTD performance, and +$3M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ASCE and ALIL 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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ASCE vs ALIL performance and flow charts

Performance

-2024681012%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/19/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ASCE
ALIL
+11.76%+9.33%
+27.10%+18.04%
+29.16%+13.16%
n/a+19.44%
n/an/a
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Flows
ASCE
ALIL
+$22M-$961K
+$35M-$656K
+$48M+$3M
-+$9M
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--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ASCE
ALIL
+22.01%+21.72%
n/a+18.96%
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
ASCE
ALIL
-4.85%-4.69%
n/a-12.69%
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n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
ASCE
ALIL
19d16d
n/a131d
n/an/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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ASCE
ALIL
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$34.66
$32.70
Previous close
06/18/2026
$33.96
$32.00
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ASCE
ALIL
Last price
$34.66
$32.70
1D performance
+2.05%
+2.20%
AuM$101.84 M$26.44 M
E/R0.38%0.74%
Characteristics
ASCE
ALIL
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderAllspringAlpha Architect
Benchmark--
N° of holdings4541
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 8, 2025April 9, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

ASCE
USA
82.23%
Other
17.77%
ALIL
USA
89.6%
Other
10.4%

Sectors

ASCE
Information Techn.
19.39%
Financials
14.68%
Industrials
13.93%
Health Care
11.59%
Consumer Discreti.
8.09%
Materials
7.1%
Other
25.22%
ALIL
Industrials
23.32%
Information Techn.
18.72%
Financials
16.28%
Consumer Discreti.
12.21%
Health Care
10.55%
Other
18.92%

Diversification

ASCE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

40.96%
ALIL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

50.51%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
ASCE
POWELL INDUSTRIES
3.29%
STONEX GROUP INC
3.26%
EMCOR GROUP
3.08%
FABRINET
3.02%
TEEKAY
2.92%
DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS
2.87%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
2.75%
BLUE BIRD CORP
2.64%
ONTO INNOVATION INC
2.63%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
2.49%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
2.46%
UTD THERAPEUT
2.45%
BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP
2.41%
CENTURY ALUMINUM
2.37%
EXELIXIS
2.32%
ALIL
VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC
4.27%
ENPRO INDUSTRIES
4.21%
RBC BEARINGS
3.85%
EPLUS
3.72%
IES HOLDINGS
3.61%
GREEN BRICK PARTNERS INC
3.49%
FABRINET
3.47%
HOULIHAN LOKEY INC
3.29%
MODINE MNFC CO
3.23%
GLACIER BANCORP
3.18%
MURPHY USA
3.10%
MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC
2.93%
ADDUS HOMECARE
2.85%
ONEMAIN HOLDINGS INC
2.67%
COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL GROUP
2.64%
Frequently asked questions about ASCE and ALIL

How have the ASCE and ALIL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 19, 2026, ASCE is up 29.16% year-to-date (YTD), while ALIL has returned 13.16%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ASCE or ALIL?

Year-to-date, the ASCE ETF saw +$48M in flows, compared to +$3M for ALIL.

Which ETF is bigger: ASCE or ALIL?

As of June 19, 2026, ASCE holds $101.84 M in assets under management (AUM), while ALIL manages $26.44 M.

What sectors do the ASCE and ALIL ETFs invest in?

ASCE leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. Meanwhile, ALIL focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the ASCE ETF and ALIL ETF?

ASCE top holdings include POWELL INDUSTRIES, STONEX GROUP INC and EMCOR GROUP. ALIL holds in its top three: VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC, ENPRO INDUSTRIES and RBC BEARINGS.

Which ETF is more diversified: ASCE or ALIL?

ASCE holds 45 securities with 40.96% of its assets in the top 15. ALIL has 41 securities and a top 15 weight of 50.51%.

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