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FDLSvsESMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
FDLS

Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF

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

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0%

Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (FDLS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) is part of the US Small Cap segment. FDLS's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Financials. In contrast, ESML's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. FDLS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.66%, versus 0.17% for ESML. FDLS is up 16.44% year-to-date (YTD) with +$166M in YTD flows. ESML performs better with 19.15% YTD performance, and +$404M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FDLS and ESML 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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FDLS vs ESML 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.
FDLS
ESML
+4.14%+7.33%
+13.55%+16.79%
+16.44%+19.15%
+35.63%+37.10%
+70.18%+61.45%
n/a+48.86%
Flows
FDLS
ESML
+$112M+$375M
+$132M+$291M
+$166M+$404M
+$191M+$402M
+$208M+$577M
-+$1.23B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FDLS
ESML
+18.49%+18.69%
+16.65%+17.17%
+18.41%+19.66%
n/a+21.33%
Max drawdown
FDLS
ESML
-4.47%-4.12%
-9.10%-9.05%
-23.13%-26.61%
n/a-28.52%
Max drawdown duration
FDLS
ESML
36d16d
46d46d
219d296d
n/a980d
Trading data

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FDLS
ESML
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$41.48
$54.49
Previous close
06/18/2026
$41.07
$53.61
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
FDLS
ESML
Last price
$41.48
$54.49
1D performance
+0.99%
+1.64%
AuM$315.40 M$2.85 B
E/R0.66%0.17%
Characteristics
FDLS
ESML
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderInspire ETFsiShares
BenchmarkWI Fidelis Multi-Cap, Multi-Factor IndexMSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings87818
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateAugust 23, 2022April 10, 2018
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

FDLS
USA
72.83%
Other
27.17%
ESML
USA
93.7%
Other
6.3%

Sectors

FDLS
Information Techn.
21.49%
Industrials
14.42%
Financials
13.97%
Health Care
9.83%
Energy
8.49%
Other
31.8%
ESML
Industrials
17.49%
Information Techn.
13.9%
Financials
13.45%
Health Care
11.24%
Consumer Discreti.
10.94%
Other
32.97%
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Diversification

FDLS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

18.28%
ESML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
FDLS
SANMINA CORP
1.58%
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY
1.40%
ARCBEST CORP
1.32%
ADTRAN HOLDINGS INC
1.27%
PHOTRONICS
1.26%
MISTRAS GRUP
1.21%
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY
1.20%
IRONWOOD PHARMA
1.19%
MOELIS
1.18%
INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS PROPERTIES TRUST
1.13%
PLEXUS
1.12%
TUTOR PERINI
1.12%
MYR GROUP
1.12%
TABOOLA.COM LTD
1.10%
CIRRUS LOGIC
1.10%
ESML
US80004C2008
2.40%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.64%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.53%
OVINTIV INC
0.49%
XPO LOGISTICS
0.44%
ASSURANT
0.43%
FABRINET
0.40%
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
0.39%
ALBEMARLE
0.39%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
0.38%
WESCO INTL
0.38%
MICHAEL STORES
0.37%
ATI INC
0.37%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.37%
ROYAL GOLD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about FDLS and ESML

How have the FDLS and ESML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, FDLS is up 16.44% year-to-date (YTD), while ESML has returned 19.15%. That puts ESML better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FDLS or ESML?

Year-to-date, the FDLS ETF saw +$166M in flows, compared to +$404M for ESML.

Which ETF is more volatile: FDLS or ESML?

Over the past year, FDLS had a volatility of 16.65%, while ESML experienced 17.17%.

Which ETF is bigger: FDLS or ESML?

As of June 18, 2026, FDLS holds $315.40 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESML manages $2.85 B.

What sectors do the FDLS and ESML ETFs invest in?

FDLS leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Industrials and Financials. Meanwhile, ESML focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the FDLS ETF and ESML ETF?

FDLS top holdings include SANMINA CORP, AMKOR TECHNOLOGY and ARCBEST CORP. ESML holds in its top three: US80004C2008, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: FDLS or ESML?

FDLS holds 88 securities with 18.28% of its assets in the top 15. ESML has 901 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.32%.

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