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FDMvsDGRSETF Comparison

ETF 1
FDM

First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-1.05%
VS
ETF 2
DGRS

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.79%

First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund ETF (FDM) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. FDM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.38% for DGRS. FDM is up 11.44% year-to-date (YTD) with +$13M in YTD flows. DGRS performs better with 16.03% YTD performance, and -$5M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FDM and DGRS 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 DGRS performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-2 M-1.5 M-1 M-0.5 M0 MMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/17/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FDM
DGRS
+3.48%+4.02%
+9.14%+9.31%
+11.44%+16.03%
+29.53%+28.58%
+65.04%+46.63%
+55.49%+39.83%
Flows
FDM
DGRS
--$1M
+$13M-$6M
+$13M-$5M
+$18M-$50M
+$9M+$57M
+$7M+$110M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FDM
DGRS
+17.52%+15.39%
+18.54%+17.80%
+20.67%+19.88%
+21.48%+20.51%
Max drawdown
FDM
DGRS
-5.03%-4.48%
-8.71%-9.63%
-23.13%-27.66%
-23.71%-27.66%
Max drawdown duration
FDM
DGRS
38d41d
59d82d
208d435d
974d435d
Trading data

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FDM
DGRS
Last sale
6/17/2026 at 7:32 PM
$88.34
$57.77
Previous close
06/17/2026
$89.01
$57.21
Consolidated volume
06/17/2026
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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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/17/2026 at 7:32 PM
Live
Closed
FDM
DGRS
Last price
$88.34
$57.77
1D performance
-0.76%
+0.98%
AuM$252.36 M$385.69 M
E/R0.65%0.38%
Characteristics
FDM
DGRS
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustWisdomTree
BenchmarkDow Jones Select MicroCap IndexWisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Index
N° of holdings135192
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 27, 2005July 25, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FDM
USA
93.28%
Other
6.72%
DGRS
USA
99.7%
Other
0.3%

Sectors

FDM
Financials
38.99%
Industrials
14.48%
Consumer Discreti.
10.79%
Other
35.74%
DGRS
Financials
24.13%
Industrials
20.54%
Consumer Discreti.
12.22%
Energy
12.16%
Materials
9.53%
Consumer Staples
7.13%
Other
14.29%
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Diversification

FDM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

21.77%
DGRS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

26.01%

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%
HORIZON BANCORP
1.22%
GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING
1.22%
GANNETT CO INC
1.20%
BUSINESS FIRST BANCSHARES INC
1.17%
DGRS
ARCHROCK
2.77%
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES
2.35%
AVNET
2.30%
VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC
1.82%
BUCKLE
1.75%
MAGNOLIA OIL AND GAS CORP
1.75%
CAL MAINE FOODS
1.67%
NORTHERN OIL&GAS
1.61%
COHEN & STEERS
1.58%
BANK OF HAWAII
1.49%
INDEPENDENT BANK
1.40%
LCI INDUSTRIES
1.40%
INTER PARFUMS
1.38%
CABOT
1.38%
FEDERATED HERMES
1.34%
Frequently asked questions about FDM and DGRS

How have the FDM and DGRS ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 17, 2026, FDM is up 11.44% year-to-date (YTD), while DGRS has returned 16.03%. That puts DGRS better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the FDM ETF saw +$13M in flows, compared to -$5M for DGRS.

Which ETF is more volatile: FDM or DGRS?

Over the past year, FDM had a volatility of 18.54%, while DGRS experienced 17.8%.

Which ETF is bigger: FDM or DGRS?

As of June 17, 2026, FDM holds $252.36 M in assets under management (AUM), while DGRS manages $385.69 M.

What sectors do the FDM and DGRS ETFs invest in?

FDM leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, DGRS focuses on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.

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

FDM top holdings include STOKE THERAPEUTICS INC, DELUXE and AMERICAN AXLE AND MANUFACTURING. DGRS holds in its top three: ARCHROCK, CALIFORNIA RESOURCES and AVNET.

Which ETF is more diversified: FDM or DGRS?

FDM holds 147 securities with 21.77% of its assets in the top 15. DGRS has 199 securities and a top 15 weight of 26.01%.

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