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ASCEvsJSMDETF Comparison

ETF 1

ASCE

Allspring SMID Core ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

-0.05%

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ETF 2

JSMD

Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF

This fund is part of

US Multi-Factor

-0.05%

Full JSMD fund page

Allspring SMID Core ETF (ASCE) and Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSMD) belong to the same industry segment: US Multi-Factor. ASCE's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. In contrast, JSMD's top sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. ASCE is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.38%, versus 0.3% for JSMD. ASCE is up 14.49% year-to-date (YTD) with +$19M in YTD flows. JSMD performs worse with 7.8% YTD performance, and +$118M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ASCE and JSMD 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 JSMD performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 04/28/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	ASCE JSMD	+14.42%+16.21%	+7.78%+1.07%	+14.49%+7.80%	n/a+28.35%	n/a+59.79%	n/a+29.53%
Flows	ASCE JSMD	+$3M+$31M	+$14M+$77M	+$19M+$118M	-+$347M	-+$557M	-+$588M

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	ASCE JSMD	+22.12%+26.48%	n/a+20.63%	n/a+20.41%	n/a+22.08%
Max drawdown	ASCE JSMD	-8.49%-13.12%	n/a-14.89%	n/a-24.31%	n/a-30.97%
Max drawdown duration	ASCE JSMD	41d63d	n/a84d	n/a256d	n/a862d

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	ASCE	JSMD
Last sale 4/30/2026 at 6:33 PM	$31.09	$87.37
Previous close 04/29/2026	$30.53	$87.74
Consolidated volume 04/29/2026
Average volume 30 days
Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Main metrics

Last update 4/30/2026 at 6:33 PM

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	ASCE	JSMD
Last price	$31.09	$87.37
1D performance	+1.83%	-0.42%
AuM	$63.19 M	$932.31 M
E/R	0.38%	0.3%

Characteristics

	ASCE	JSMD
Management strategy	Active	Active
Provider	Allspring	Janus Henderson Investors
Benchmark	-	-
N° of holdings	45	105
Asset class	-	-
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	July 8, 2025	February 23, 2016
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

ASCE

USA

82.98%

Other

17.02%

JSMD

USA

82.39%

Other

17.61%

Sectors

ASCE

Information Techn.

17.52%

Financials

14.08%

Industrials

13.55%

Health Care

11.96%

Consumer Discreti.

8.88%

Materials

7.67%

Other

26.34%

JSMD

Industrials

20.66%

Health Care

18.25%

Information Techn.

16.44%

Financials

9.56%

Consumer Discreti.

9.16%

Other

25.93%

Diversification

ASCE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

38.89%

JSMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.26%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026

ASCE

TEEKAY

2.95%

EMCOR GROUP

2.90%

DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS

2.87%

UTD THERAPEUT

2.82%

CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY

2.79%

STONEX GROUP INC

2.76%

FABRINET

2.72%

BLUE BIRD CORP

2.62%

CENTURY ALUMINUM

2.58%

POWELL INDUSTRIES

2.55%

EXELIXIS

2.44%

COEUR MINING INC

2.30%

VIRTU FINANCIL/D

2.28%

BRIGHTSPHERE INVESTMENT GROUP

2.16%

US23204G1004

2.15%

JSMD

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA

3.66%

JABIL CIRCUIT

2.10%

PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES

1.89%

TAPESTRY INC

1.86%

RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES

1.80%

CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL

1.62%

MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC

1.58%

FABRINET

1.56%

EXELIXIS

1.55%

GRIFFON

1.53%

BRINK'S

1.53%

STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC

1.45%

CYTOKINETICS

1.44%

INTERDIGITAL

1.38%

TERADATA

1.32%

Frequently asked questions about ASCE and JSMD

How have the ASCE and JSMD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, ASCE is up 14.49% year-to-date (YTD), while JSMD has returned 7.8%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the ASCE ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to +$118M for JSMD.

Which ETF is bigger: ASCE or JSMD?

As of April 28, 2026, ASCE holds $63.19 M in assets under management (AUM), while JSMD manages $932.31 M.

What sectors do the ASCE and JSMD ETFs invest in?

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

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

ASCE top holdings include TEEKAY, EMCOR GROUP and DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS. JSMD holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, JABIL CIRCUIT and PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES.

ASCEvsJSMDETF Comparison

Allspring SMID Core ETF

Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF

ASCE vs JSMD performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the ASCE and JSMD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, ASCE is up 14.49% year-to-date (YTD), while JSMD has returned 7.8%. That puts ASCE better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the ASCE ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to +$118M for JSMD.

Which ETF is bigger: ASCE or JSMD?

As of April 28, 2026, ASCE holds $63.19 M in assets under management (AUM), while JSMD manages $932.31 M.

What sectors do the ASCE and JSMD ETFs invest in?

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

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

ASCE top holdings include TEEKAY, EMCOR GROUP and DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS. JSMD holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, JABIL CIRCUIT and PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES.

Which ETF is more diversified: ASCE or JSMD?

ASCE holds 45 securities with 38.89% of its assets in the top 15. JSMD has 105 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.26%.

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