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HSMVvsISCVETF Comparison

ETF 1
HSMV

First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF

This fund is part of
US Low Volatility
+0.16%
VS
ETF 2
ISCV

iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Value
-0.15%

First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF (HSMV) belongs to the US Low Volatility segment. iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV) is part of the US Small Cap Value segment. HSMV's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Real Estate and Industrials. In contrast, ISCV's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. HSMV is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.8%, versus 0.06% for ISCV. HSMV is up 6.8% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. ISCV performs better with 8.71% YTD performance, and +$17M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of HSMV and ISCV 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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HSMV vs ISCV performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
HSMV
ISCV
+6.39%+8.82%
+3.94%+3.06%
+6.80%+8.71%
+10.22%+33.27%
+31.50%+55.73%
+24.13%+40.82%
Flows
HSMV
ISCV
-+$3M
-+$14M
-+$17M
+$7M+$85M
+$7M+$79M
+$12M+$74M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
HSMV
ISCV
+11.05%+15.79%
+10.70%+16.93%
+13.45%+19.90%
+15.48%+21.04%
Max drawdown
HSMV
ISCV
-7.84%-9.27%
-7.84%-9.27%
-15.50%-25.27%
-19.09%-25.27%
Max drawdown duration
HSMV
ISCV
56d67d
56d67d
437d365d
856d365d
Trading data

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HSMV
ISCV
Last sale
4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
$37.68
$73.32
Previous close
04/28/2026
$38.01
$73.91
Consolidated volume
04/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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HSMV
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HSMV
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
HSMV
ISCV
Last price
$37.68
$73.32
1D performance
-0.88%
-0.80%
AuM$30.38 M$644.78 M
E/R0.8%0.06%
Characteristics
HSMV
ISCV
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustiShares
Benchmark-Morningstar US Small Cap Broad Value Extended Index
N° of holdings144959
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 4, 2020June 28, 2004
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

HSMV
USA
96.7%
Other
3.3%
ISCV
USA
94.2%
Other
5.8%

Sectors

HSMV
Financials
21.5%
Real Estate
15.77%
Industrials
13.75%
Utilities
12.78%
Consumer Staples
8.97%
Materials
7.93%
Other
19.3%
ISCV
Financials
20.2%
Industrials
12.4%
Consumer Discreti.
12.37%
Health Care
10.02%
Real Estate
8.51%
Other
36.51%
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Diversification

HSMV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

22.58%
ISCV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.91%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
HSMV
OGE ENERGY
2.17%
PHILLIPS EDISON AND COMPANY
2.03%
INGREDION
1.92%
IDACORP
1.60%
STARWOOD PROPERTY REIT
1.57%
NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES REIT
1.48%
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC
1.46%
AGREE REALTY REIT
1.44%
GRACO
1.44%
FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST
1.35%
ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION
1.26%
DT MIDSTREAM INC
1.24%
SERVICE
1.23%
ONE GAS INC
1.20%
GATX
1.19%
ISCV
CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS
0.70%
MODERNA INC
0.61%
ALCOA CORP
0.60%
OVINTIV INC
0.59%
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
0.56%
VIATRIS INC
0.54%
APA CORPORATION
0.53%
US0357108390
0.53%
US71424F1057
0.49%
EVEREST REINSURANCE GROUP
0.48%
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMER
0.47%
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS REIT
0.47%
TD SYNNEX
0.45%
RENAISSANCERE
0.45%
US72348N1090
0.44%
Frequently asked questions about HSMV and ISCV

How have the HSMV and ISCV ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, HSMV is up 6.8% year-to-date (YTD), while ISCV has returned 8.71%. That puts ISCV better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: HSMV or ISCV?

Year-to-date, the HSMV ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$17M for ISCV.

Which ETF is more volatile: HSMV or ISCV?

Over the past year, HSMV had a volatility of 10.7%, while ISCV experienced 16.93%.

Which ETF is bigger: HSMV or ISCV?

As of April 27, 2026, HSMV holds $30.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while ISCV manages $644.78 M.

What sectors do the HSMV and ISCV ETFs invest in?

HSMV leans toward sectors like Financials, Real Estate and Industrials. Meanwhile, ISCV focuses on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the HSMV ETF and ISCV ETF?

HSMV top holdings include OGE ENERGY, PHILLIPS EDISON AND COMPANY and INGREDION. ISCV holds in its top three: CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS, MODERNA INC and ALCOA CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: HSMV or ISCV?

HSMV holds 150 securities with 22.58% of its assets in the top 15. ISCV has 1075 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.91%.

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