FWDvsUSMDETF Comparison
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AB Disruptors ETF (FWD) belongs to the Uncategorized Equities segment. CoreValues America First Technology ETF (USMD) is part of the Multiple Trends segment. FWD's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, USMD's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. FWD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.87% for USMD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FWD and USMD 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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FWD vs USMD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/03/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FWD USMD | -7.39%+0.16% | -4.06%+11.09% | +22.22%n/a | +39.23%n/a | +127.30%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | FWD USMD | +$292M- | +$589M- | +$1.39B- | +$1.67B- | +$2.23B- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FWD USMD | +35.12%+32.44% | +26.73%n/a | +24.09%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | FWD USMD | -20.44%-16.75% | -20.44%n/a | -28.27%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | FWD USMD | 42d63d | 42dn/a | 152dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
FWD | USMD | |
Last sale 8/4/2026 at 1:30 PM | $132.45 | $31.84 |
| Previous close 08/04/2026 | $128.00 | $30.46 |
| Consolidated volume 08/04/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 8/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FWD | USMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $132.45 | $31.84 |
| 1D performance | +3.48% | +4.53% |
| AuM | $3.03 B | $0.32 M |
| E/R | 0.65% | 0.87% |
Characteristics
FWD | USMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | AllianceBernstein | Tidal |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 112 | 117 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 22, 2023 | January 26, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FWD
USA
63.22%
Japan
9.1%
Other
27.68%
USMD
USA
96.83%
Other
3.17%
Sectors
FWD
Technology
56.18%
Industrials
17.89%
Other
25.92%
USMD
Technology
65.16%
Industrials
18.27%
Other
16.57%
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Diversification
FWD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
26.2%
USMD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
58.16%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
FWD
Applied Materials, Inc.
2.32%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
2.17%
Lam Research Corp.
2.12%
Broadcom Inc.
1.81%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
1.81%
NVIDIA Corp.
1.80%
US84615Q1031
1.78%
Caterpillar, Inc.
1.67%
KLA Corp.
1.63%
ASML Holding NV
1.58%
Alphabet, Inc.
1.55%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
1.53%
Sandisk Corp.
1.51%
Amazon.com, Inc.
1.46%
Intel Corp.
1.44%
USMD
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
8.39%
Intel Corp.
5.31%
Broadcom Inc.
4.67%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.43%
NVIDIA Corp.
4.30%
Cisco Systems, Inc.
4.26%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.05%
Tesla, Inc.
3.74%
GE Vernova, Inc.
3.43%
Microsoft Corp.
3.43%
Oracle Corp.
2.49%
Texas Instruments Incorporated
2.44%
RTX Corp.
2.41%
International Business Machines Corp.
2.41%
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
2.40%
Frequently asked questions about FWD and USMD
Which ETF is bigger: FWD or USMD?
As of August 3, 2026, FWD holds $3.03 B in assets under management (AUM), while USMD manages $0.32 M.
What sectors do the FWD and USMD ETFs invest in?
FWD leans toward sectors like Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, USMD focuses on Technology and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the FWD ETF and USMD ETF?
FWD top holdings include Applied Materials, Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Lam Research Corp.. USMD holds in its top three: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Intel Corp. and Broadcom Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: FWD or USMD?
FWD holds 115 securities with 26.2% of its assets in the top 15. USMD has 117 securities and a top 15 weight of 58.16%.
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