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FDLSvsESMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
FDLS

Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.52%
VS
ETF 2
ESML

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.36%

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, Financials and Industrials. In contrast, ESML's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. FDLS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.69%, versus 0.17% for ESML. FDLS is up 13.89% year-to-date (YTD) with +$44M in YTD flows. ESML performs worse with 11.54% YTD performance, and +$30M 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

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

Cumulative Flows

-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 MMar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FDLS
ESML
+9.54%+8.58%
+6.58%+4.30%
+13.89%+11.54%
+49.93%+38.64%
+78.95%+57.24%
n/a+34.99%
Flows
FDLS
ESML
+$8M-$74M
+$35M-$9M
+$44M+$30M
+$74M-$6M
+$88M+$204M
-+$987M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FDLS
ESML
+19.48%+18.73%
+16.50%+17.17%
+18.44%+19.76%
n/a+21.29%
Max drawdown
FDLS
ESML
-9.10%-9.05%
-9.10%-9.05%
-23.13%-26.61%
n/a-28.52%
Max drawdown duration
FDLS
ESML
46d46d
46d46d
219d296d
n/a980d
Trading data

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FDLS
ESML
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 2:37 PM
$40.59
$51.27
Previous close
04/24/2026
$40.60
$51.15
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
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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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 2:37 PM
Live
Closed
FDLS
ESML
Last price
$40.59
$51.27
1D performance
-0.02%
+0.23%
AuM$188.74 M$2.31 B
E/R0.69%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 holdings88823
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
72.45%
Other
27.55%
ESML
USA
93.72%
Other
6.28%

Sectors

FDLS
Information Techn.
19.77%
Financials
14.11%
Industrials
14.06%
Health Care
9.92%
Energy
9.12%
Other
33.03%
ESML
Industrials
17.15%
Financials
13.64%
Information Techn.
13.18%
Health Care
12.02%
Consumer Discreti.
11.18%
Other
32.83%
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Diversification

FDLS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

16.06%
ESML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.53%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
FDLS
PHOTRONICS
1.15%
ARCBEST CORP
1.10%
TUTOR PERINI
1.08%
IRONWOOD PHARMA
1.08%
MISSION PRODUCE
1.08%
ADTRAN HOLDINGS INC
1.07%
OCCIDENTAL U
1.07%
NEWMONT CORP
1.06%
CIRRUS LOGIC
1.06%
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION
1.06%
CONSOLIDATED WATER
1.05%
MOELIS
1.05%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
1.05%
US71424F1057
1.05%
RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS
1.04%
ESML
US80004C2008
1.51%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.64%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.57%
OVINTIV INC
0.52%
ASSURANT
0.44%
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
0.43%
XPO LOGISTICS
0.42%
ROYAL GOLD
0.42%
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
0.39%
ALBEMARLE
0.39%
ATI INC
0.38%
WOODWARD
0.37%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.37%
ONE GAS INC
0.36%
FEDERAL REIT
0.34%
Frequently asked questions about FDLS and ESML

How have the FDLS and ESML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, FDLS is up 13.89% year-to-date (YTD), while ESML has returned 11.54%. That puts FDLS better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the FDLS ETF saw +$44M in flows, compared to +$30M for ESML.

Which ETF is more volatile: FDLS or ESML?

Over the past year, FDLS had a volatility of 16.5%, while ESML experienced 17.17%.

Which ETF is bigger: FDLS or ESML?

As of April 24, 2026, FDLS holds $188.74 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESML manages $2.31 B.

What sectors do the FDLS and ESML ETFs invest in?

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

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

FDLS top holdings include PHOTRONICS, ARCBEST CORP and TUTOR PERINI. ESML holds in its top three: US80004C2008, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: FDLS or ESML?

FDLS holds 89 securities with 16.06% of its assets in the top 15. ESML has 906 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.53%.

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