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ESMVvsNXTIETF Comparison

ETF 1
ESMV

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF

This fund is part of
US Low Volatility
-0.25%
VS
ETF 2
NXTI

Simplify Next Intangible Core Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.03%

iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (ESMV) belongs to the US Low Volatility segment. Simplify Next Intangible Core Index ETF (NXTI) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. ESMV's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Staples. In contrast, NXTI's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Health Care and Industrials. ESMV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.18%, versus 0.25% for NXTI. ESMV is up 4.23% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. NXTI performs better with 5.84% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ESMV and NXTI 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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ESMV vs NXTI performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ESMV
NXTI
+0.99%+4.54%
+4.87%+14.13%
+4.23%+5.84%
+7.34%+15.75%
+33.94%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
ESMV
NXTI
-+$8K
-+$53K
-+$2M
-$1M+$35M
-$2M-
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ESMV
NXTI
+9.92%+16.60%
+8.90%+14.50%
+10.69%n/a
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Max drawdown
ESMV
NXTI
-3.00%-5.28%
-7.10%-12.93%
-12.08%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
ESMV
NXTI
20d17d
81d161d
423dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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ESMV
NXTI
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.85
$34.36
Previous close
06/18/2026
$29.83
$34.26
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ESMV
NXTI
Last price
$29.85
$34.36
1D performance
+0.07%
+0.29%
AuM$7.46 M$40.35 M
E/R0.18%0.25%
Characteristics
ESMV
NXTI
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesSimplify
BenchmarkMSCI USA Minimum Volatility Extended ESG Reduced Carbon Target IndexNEXT Intangible Core Index
N° of holdings150191
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 4, 2021April 15, 2024
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

ESMV
USA
94.19%
Other
5.81%
NXTI
USA
95.04%
Other
4.96%

Sectors

ESMV
Information Techn.
33.73%
Health Care
13.25%
Consumer Staples
9.09%
Financials
8.71%
Other
35.22%
NXTI
Information Techn.
39.2%
Health Care
10.05%
Industrials
9.88%
Financials
9.45%
Consumer Staples
8.74%
Other
22.69%
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Diversification

ESMV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.75%
NXTI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

41.65%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
ESMV
US36828A1016
2.00%
CISCO-T
1.80%
NVIDIA
1.63%
TRAVELERS COS INC/THE
1.54%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
1.53%
WELLTOWER INC
1.52%
AMPHENOL
1.50%
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
1.49%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
1.48%
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
1.42%
WASTE MANAGEMENT
1.38%
NEWMONT CORP
1.37%
ELECTRONIC ARTS
1.37%
PUBLIC SRVCE ENT
1.36%
MERCK & CO INC
1.36%
NXTI
WALMART INC
5.04%
CISCO-T
4.83%
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
4.57%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
3.91%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
3.36%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
3.03%
QUALCOMM
2.27%
MASTERCARD
2.10%
MERCK & CO INC
2.00%
EXXON
1.98%
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
1.93%
DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC
1.81%
WESTERN DIGITAL
1.69%
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PLC
1.58%
INTUIT
1.53%
Frequently asked questions about ESMV and NXTI

How have the ESMV and NXTI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, ESMV is up 4.23% year-to-date (YTD), while NXTI has returned 5.84%. That puts NXTI better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the ESMV ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$2M for NXTI.

Which ETF is more volatile: ESMV or NXTI?

Over the past year, ESMV had a volatility of 8.9%, while NXTI experienced 14.5%.

Which ETF is bigger: ESMV or NXTI?

As of June 18, 2026, ESMV holds $7.46 M in assets under management (AUM), while NXTI manages $40.35 M.

What sectors do the ESMV and NXTI ETFs invest in?

ESMV leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Staples. Meanwhile, NXTI focuses on Information Technology, Health Care and Industrials.

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

ESMV top holdings include US36828A1016, CISCO-T and NVIDIA. NXTI holds in its top three: WALMART INC, CISCO-T and PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES.

Which ETF is more diversified: ESMV or NXTI?

ESMV holds 157 securities with 22.75% of its assets in the top 15. NXTI has 199 securities and a top 15 weight of 41.65%.

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