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CWSvsMIDETF Comparison

ETF 1
CWS

AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.03%
VS
ETF 2
MID

American Century Mid Cap Growth Impact ETF

This fund is part of
US Mid Cap Growth
+1.37%

AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. American Century Mid Cap Growth Impact ETF (MID) is part of the US Mid Cap Growth segment. CWS's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. In contrast, MID's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. CWS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.79%, versus 0.45% for MID. CWS is down -1.95% year-to-date (YTD) with -$45M in YTD flows. MID performs better with 3.95% YTD performance, and +$775K in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of CWS and MID 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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CWS vs MID performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-8 M-6 M-4 M-2 M0 M2 MMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
CWS
MID
-0.02%+6.29%
+2.67%+8.24%
-1.95%+3.95%
+0.09%+6.09%
+29.79%+45.21%
+50.88%+26.85%
Flows
CWS
MID
-$7M+$2M
-$34M+$6M
-$45M+$775K
-$53M+$11M
+$34M+$34M
+$69M+$63M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
CWS
MID
+14.16%+23.59%
+13.45%+18.57%
+13.88%+20.28%
+15.81%+24.07%
Max drawdown
CWS
MID
-3.42%-6.77%
-11.94%-14.34%
-16.20%-23.84%
-23.63%-40.04%
Max drawdown duration
CWS
MID
14d16d
150d214d
404d154d
532d1060d
Trading data

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CWS
MID
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$67.21
$67.58
Previous close
06/18/2026
$67.36
$66.65
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
CWS
MID
Last price
$67.21
$67.58
1D performance
-0.22%
+1.40%
AuM$130.62 M$100.79 M
E/R0.79%0.45%
Characteristics
CWS
MID
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderAdvisorSharesAmerican Century Investments
Benchmark--
N° of holdings2434
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 20, 2016July 15, 2020
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

CWS
USA
95.73%
Other
4.27%
MID
USA
79.4%
Other
20.6%

Sectors

CWS
Industrials
30.74%
Health Care
25.77%
Information Techn.
14.81%
Financials
10.91%
Consumer Staples
9.37%
Other
8.4%
MID
Industrials
22.13%
Information Techn.
21.82%
Health Care
15.25%
Consumer Discreti.
11.99%
Energy
7.12%
Other
21.69%
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Diversification

CWS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

68.68%
MID

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

60.89%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
CWS
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
7.46%
IES HOLDINGS
6.17%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
5.71%
ALLISON TRANSMISSION HOLDINGS
5.34%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
4.73%
AMPHENOL
4.32%
MCKESSON
4.13%
AMERICAN WATER WORKS
4.13%
HENRY SCHEIN
4.09%
INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE INC
3.93%
ROLLINS
3.78%
AMERISOURCEBERGEN
3.76%
MOODYS
3.74%
STRYKER
3.73%
RESMED
3.66%
MID
CLOUDFLARE INC
6.85%
MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS
6.34%
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
5.84%
TARGA RESOURCS
4.90%
TRACTOR SUPPLY
4.54%
VISTRA CORP
4.29%
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS
3.96%
WESCO INTL
3.93%
VERTIV HOLDINGS
3.33%
MSCI
3.31%
HUBBELL
3.06%
REPUBLIC SVCS
2.89%
TOPBUILD CORP
2.64%
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
2.60%
ZSCALER INC
2.41%
Frequently asked questions about CWS and MID

How have the CWS and MID ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, CWS is down -1.95% year-to-date (YTD), while MID has returned 3.95%. That puts MID better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: CWS or MID?

Year-to-date, the CWS ETF saw -$45M in flows, compared to +$775K for MID.

Which ETF is more volatile: CWS or MID?

Over the past year, CWS had a volatility of 13.45%, while MID experienced 18.57%.

Which ETF is bigger: CWS or MID?

As of June 18, 2026, CWS holds $130.62 M in assets under management (AUM), while MID manages $100.79 M.

What sectors do the CWS and MID ETFs invest in?

CWS leans toward sectors like Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. Meanwhile, MID focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the CWS ETF and MID ETF?

CWS top holdings include COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, IES HOLDINGS and CASEYS GENERAL STORES. MID holds in its top three: CLOUDFLARE INC, MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS and JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL.

Which ETF is more diversified: CWS or MID?

CWS holds 24 securities with 68.68% of its assets in the top 15. MID has 34 securities and a top 15 weight of 60.89%.

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