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FDMvsACSVETF Comparison

ETF 1
FDM

First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.43%
VS
ETF 2
ACSV

American Century Small Cap Value Insights ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Value
-0.45%

First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF (FDM) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. American Century Small Cap Value Insights ETF (ACSV) is part of the US Small Cap Value segment. FDM's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, ACSV's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. FDM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.49% for ACSV. FDM is up 13.61% year-to-date (YTD) with +$13M in YTD flows. ACSV performs better with 19.2% YTD performance, and +$7M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FDM and ACSV 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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FDM vs ACSV performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FDM
ACSV
+4.35%+6.84%
+11.98%+15.43%
+13.61%+19.20%
+30.90%n/a
+67.57%n/a
+55.88%n/a
Flows
FDM
ACSV
-+$2M
+$13M+$5M
+$13M+$7M
+$18M-
+$9M-
+$7M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FDM
ACSV
+17.46%+15.23%
+18.66%n/a
+20.68%n/a
+21.48%n/a
Max drawdown
FDM
ACSV
-5.03%-3.22%
-8.71%n/a
-23.13%n/a
-23.71%n/a
Max drawdown duration
FDM
ACSV
38d19d
59dn/a
208dn/a
974dn/a
Trading data

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FDM
ACSV
Last sale
6/15/2026 at 7:59 PM
$89.04
$48.25
Previous close
06/15/2026
$90.18
$48.25
Consolidated volume
06/15/2026
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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ACSV
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Main metrics
Last update 6/15/2026 at 7:59 PM
Live
Closed
FDM
ACSV
Last price
$89.04
$48.25
1D performance
-1.26%
+0.00%
AuM$257.27 M$15.69 M
E/R0.65%0.49%
Characteristics
FDM
ACSV
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustAmerican Century Investments
BenchmarkDow Jones Select MicroCap Index-
N° of holdings135172
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 27, 2005October 14, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FDM
USA
93.28%
Other
6.72%
ACSV
USA
83.11%
Other
16.89%

Sectors

FDM
Financials
38.99%
Industrials
14.48%
Consumer Discreti.
10.79%
Other
35.74%
ACSV
Financials
24.32%
Industrials
13.42%
Information Techn.
12.11%
Consumer Discreti.
10.1%
Energy
9.14%
Other
30.91%
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Diversification

FDM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

21.77%
ACSV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.31%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
FDM
STOKE THERAPEUTICS INC
2.22%
DELUXE
1.87%
AMERICAN AXLE AND MANUFACTURING
1.76%
TETRA TECHNOLOGIES
1.65%
KYG386441037
1.52%
DOUGLAS DYNMCS
1.38%
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION
1.37%
NORTHWEST PIPE
1.34%
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS
1.31%
EASTMAN KODAK CO
1.29%
AMERESCO
1.25%
GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING
1.22%
HORIZON BANCORP
1.22%
GANNETT CO INC
1.20%
CNB FINANCIAL
1.17%
ACSV
EURONET WRLDWDE
2.04%
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
2.01%
OLD NATL BANCORP
1.96%
MERITAGE HOMES
1.93%
NORTHERN OIL&GAS
1.85%
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM
1.80%
CHORD ENERGY CORPORATION
1.75%
ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION
1.74%
TRINET GROUP ORDINARY
1.70%
ENOVIS CORP
1.69%
UNITED BANKSHRS
1.68%
TERRENO REALTY REIT
1.64%
EVERTEC INC
1.52%
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
1.52%
CRESCENT ENERGY COMPANY
1.48%
Frequently asked questions about FDM and ACSV

How have the FDM and ACSV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, FDM is up 13.61% year-to-date (YTD), while ACSV has returned 19.2%. That puts ACSV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FDM or ACSV?

Year-to-date, the FDM ETF saw +$13M in flows, compared to +$7M for ACSV.

Which ETF is bigger: FDM or ACSV?

As of June 12, 2026, FDM holds $257.27 M in assets under management (AUM), while ACSV manages $15.69 M.

What sectors do the FDM and ACSV ETFs invest in?

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

What are the top holdings of the FDM ETF and ACSV ETF?

FDM top holdings include STOKE THERAPEUTICS INC, DELUXE and AMERICAN AXLE AND MANUFACTURING. ACSV holds in its top three: EURONET WRLDWDE, PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES and OLD NATL BANCORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: FDM or ACSV?

FDM holds 147 securities with 21.77% of its assets in the top 15. ACSV has 173 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.31%.

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