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EPSVvsVBRETF Comparison

ETF 1
EPSV

Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF

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

Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Value
+0.19%

Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF (EPSV) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) is part of the US Small Cap Value segment. EPSV's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. In contrast, VBR's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary. EPSV is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.88%, versus 0.05% for VBR. EPSV is up 17.94% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. VBR performs worse with 9.96% YTD performance, and -$366M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EPSV and VBR 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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EPSV vs VBR performance and flow charts

Performance

-4-20246810%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EPSV
VBR
+9.34%+8.62%
+9.77%+3.97%
+17.94%+9.96%
n/a+31.25%
n/a+58.73%
n/a+48.39%
Flows
EPSV
VBR
-+$120M
-+$191M
--$366M
--$432M
-+$4M
-+$2.29B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EPSV
VBR
+18.56%+15.81%
n/a+15.85%
n/a+18.12%
n/a+19.76%
Max drawdown
EPSV
VBR
-8.98%-8.87%
n/a-8.87%
n/a-24.09%
n/a-24.09%
Max drawdown duration
EPSV
VBR
47d53d
n/a53d
n/a374d
n/a374d
Trading data

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EPSV
VBR
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$28.24
$231.62
Previous close
04/27/2026
$28.19
$230.89
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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EPSV
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EPSV
VBR
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EPSV
VBR
Last price
$28.24
$231.62
1D performance
+0.19%
+0.32%
AuM$4.94 M$34.80 B
E/R0.88%0.05%
Characteristics
EPSV
VBR
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderHarbor CapitalVanguard
Benchmark-CRSP U.S. Small Cap Value Index
N° of holdings54747
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 1, 2025January 26, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EPSV
USA
85.79%
Other
14.21%
VBR
USA
93.03%
Other
6.97%

Sectors

EPSV
Industrials
23.53%
Information Techn.
21.29%
Financials
16.78%
Real Estate
7.67%
Other
30.74%
VBR
Industrials
17.79%
Financials
16.54%
Consumer Discreti.
10.08%
Real Estate
8.77%
Information Techn.
8.03%
Materials
7.76%
Other
31.03%
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Diversification

EPSV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

41.19%
VBR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.44%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
EPSV
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
4.78%
FLEX LTD
4.09%
MOOG
3.46%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
3.32%
DIGI INTERNATIONAL
3.10%
SANMINA CORP
2.92%
MURPHY OIL
2.33%
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMER
2.23%
POPULAR
2.18%
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC
2.17%
WESBANCO
2.16%
GATX
2.13%
NOV INC
2.12%
AVNET
2.12%
STIFEL FINANCIAL
2.08%
VBR
NRG ENERGY
0.75%
ATMOS ENERGY
0.74%
TAPESTRY INC
0.69%
JABIL CIRCUIT
0.64%
UTD THERAPEUT
0.63%
FLEX LTD
0.58%
OMNICOM
0.56%
WILLIAMS SONOMA
0.53%
IE00028FXN24
0.50%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.49%
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
0.48%
CH ROBINSON WW
0.48%
CH1300646267
0.48%
DUPONT DE NEMOURS INC
0.45%
MODERNA INC
0.44%
Frequently asked questions about EPSV and VBR

How have the EPSV and VBR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, EPSV is up 17.94% year-to-date (YTD), while VBR has returned 9.96%. That puts EPSV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EPSV or VBR?

Year-to-date, the EPSV ETF saw - in flows, compared to -$366M for VBR.

Which ETF is bigger: EPSV or VBR?

As of April 24, 2026, EPSV holds $4.94 M in assets under management (AUM), while VBR manages $34.80 B.

What sectors do the EPSV and VBR ETFs invest in?

EPSV leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. Meanwhile, VBR focuses on Industrials, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the EPSV ETF and VBR ETF?

EPSV top holdings include ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES, FLEX LTD and MOOG. VBR holds in its top three: NRG ENERGY, ATMOS ENERGY and TAPESTRY INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: EPSV or VBR?

EPSV holds 54 securities with 41.19% of its assets in the top 15. VBR has 835 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.44%.

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