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EQTYvsESMVETF Comparison

ETF 1
EQTY

Kovitz Core Equity ETF

This fund is part of
Uncategorized Equities
+0.35%
VS
ETF 2
ESMV

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF

This fund is part of
US Low Volatility
-0.42%

Kovitz Core Equity ETF (EQTY) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (ESMV) is part of the US Low Volatility segment. EQTY's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Healthcare. In contrast, ESMV's top sector exposures are Technology, Healthcare and Finance. EQTY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.99%, versus 0.18% for ESMV. EQTY is up 7.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$4M in YTD flows. ESMV performs better with 8.39% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EQTY and ESMV 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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EQTY vs ESMV performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

Cumulative Flows

-10,000,000-8,000,000-6,000,000-4,000,000-2,000,0000Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EQTY
ESMV
-1.73%-1.83%
+4.69%+3.99%
+7.53%+8.39%
+10.92%+9.10%
+56.02%+37.62%
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Flows
EQTY
ESMV
-$10M-
-$19M-
+$4M-
-$21M-
+$26M-$4M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EQTY
ESMV
+10.68%+8.52%
+13.15%+8.86%
+14.51%+10.71%
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Max drawdown
EQTY
ESMV
-3.93%-3.79%
-11.90%-7.10%
-17.29%-12.08%
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Max drawdown duration
EQTY
ESMV
19d22d
153d81d
152d423d
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Trading data

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EQTY
ESMV
Last sale
9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.00
$30.91
Previous close
09/17/2026
$29.00
$30.99
Consolidated volume
09/17/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EQTY
ESMV
Last price
$29.00
$30.91
1D performance
-0.02%
-0.26%
AuM$1.42 B$7.73 M
E/R0.99%0.18%
Characteristics
EQTY
ESMV
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderKovitziShares
Benchmark-MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target Index
N° of holdings38156
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 12, 2022November 4, 2021
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

EQTY
USA
89.62%
Other
10.38%
ESMV
USA
93.96%
Other
6.04%

Sectors

EQTY
Technology
33.48%
Finance
20.14%
Healthcare
14.2%
Industrials
12.22%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
7.55%
Other
12.41%
ESMV
Technology
31.05%
Healthcare
14.24%
Finance
13.49%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.87%
Industrials
7.82%
Other
23.52%
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Diversification

EQTY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

58.28%
ESMV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.54%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
EQTY
The Charles Schwab Corp.
4.95%
Microsoft Corp.
4.64%
Visa, Inc.
4.61%
Aon Plc
4.36%
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
4.25%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.22%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
4.10%
Waters Corp.
3.76%
Analog Devices, Inc.
3.72%
Carrier Global Corp.
3.64%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.45%
Danaher Corp.
3.24%
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
3.16%
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc.
3.10%
Jacobs Solutions, Inc.
3.07%
ESMV
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
1.96%
The Travelers Cos., Inc.
1.78%
Welltower, Inc.
1.56%
Microsoft Corp.
1.56%
Merck & Co., Inc.
1.55%
Applied Materials, Inc.
1.54%
ServiceNow, Inc.
1.50%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.46%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
1.42%
Mastercard, Inc.
1.42%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
1.39%
The Coca-Cola Co.
1.39%
Electronic Arts, Inc.
1.36%
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
1.33%
Texas Instruments Incorporated
1.33%
Frequently asked questions about EQTY and ESMV

How have the EQTY and ESMV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 18, 2026, EQTY is up 7.53% year-to-date (YTD), while ESMV has returned 8.39%. That puts ESMV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EQTY or ESMV?

Year-to-date, the EQTY ETF saw +$4M in flows, compared to - for ESMV.

Which ETF is more volatile: EQTY or ESMV?

Over the past year, EQTY had a volatility of 13.15%, while ESMV experienced 8.86%.

Which ETF is bigger: EQTY or ESMV?

As of September 18, 2026, EQTY holds $1.42 B in assets under management (AUM), while ESMV manages $7.73 M.

What sectors do the EQTY and ESMV ETFs invest in?

EQTY leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Healthcare. Meanwhile, ESMV focuses on Technology, Healthcare and Finance.

What are the top holdings of the EQTY ETF and ESMV ETF?

EQTY top holdings include The Charles Schwab Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Visa, Inc.. ESMV holds in its top three: Palo Alto Networks, Inc., The Travelers Cos., Inc. and Welltower, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: EQTY or ESMV?

EQTY holds 39 securities with 58.28% of its assets in the top 15. ESMV has 156 securities and a top 15 weight of 22.54%.

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