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ISMDvsAVSCETF Comparison

ETF 1
ISMD

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.05%
VS
ETF 2
AVSC

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Value
+0%

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (ISMD) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Avantis U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (AVSC) is part of the US Small Cap Value segment. ISMD's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. In contrast, AVSC's top sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. ISMD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.53%, versus 0.25% for AVSC. ISMD is up 15.11% year-to-date (YTD) with +$16M in YTD flows. AVSC performs better with 15.55% YTD performance, and +$240M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ISMD and AVSC 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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ISMD vs AVSC performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ISMD
AVSC
+13.32%+11.47%
+8.11%+8.59%
+15.11%+15.55%
+37.20%+47.32%
+51.87%+65.07%
+39.45%n/a
Flows
ISMD
AVSC
-$52K+$33M
+$14M+$182M
+$16M+$240M
+$53M+$549M
+$78M+$1.80B
+$116M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ISMD
AVSC
+18.41%+17.80%
+18.90%+18.92%
+20.19%+21.62%
+21.15%n/a
Max drawdown
ISMD
AVSC
-9.36%-7.88%
-9.50%-7.88%
-26.77%-28.53%
-26.77%n/a
Max drawdown duration
ISMD
AVSC
59d58d
82d58d
399d332d
399dn/a
Trading data

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ISMD
AVSC
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$44.67
$68.09
Previous close
04/29/2026
$43.74
$67.01
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 28, 2026
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AVSC
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ISMD
AVSC
Last price
$44.67
$68.09
1D performance
+2.13%
+1.61%
AuM$285.86 M$2.67 B
E/R0.53%0.25%
Characteristics
ISMD
AVSC
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderInspire ETFsAmerican Century Investments
BenchmarkInspire Small/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index-
N° of holdings4651278
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 28, 2017January 11, 2022
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

ISMD
USA
90.12%
Other
9.88%
AVSC
USA
93.38%
Other
6.62%

Sectors

ISMD
Industrials
16.45%
Financials
16.18%
Information Techn.
13.45%
Consumer Discreti.
9.87%
Real Estate
7.7%
Health Care
7.01%
Other
29.34%
AVSC
Financials
20.49%
Industrials
14.08%
Consumer Discreti.
13.23%
Information Techn.
11.25%
Health Care
10.45%
Energy
8.82%
Other
21.68%
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Diversification

ISMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.65%
AVSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.97%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
ISMD
KOSMOS ENERGY
0.60%
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS
0.47%
TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC
0.45%
US03214Q1085
0.42%
CHEMOURS CO
0.36%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
0.36%
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
0.36%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
0.34%
ARGAN
0.34%
FORMFACTOR
0.34%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
0.33%
GREEN PLAINS INC
0.33%
SM ENERGY
0.32%
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
0.32%
TIDEWATER
0.32%
AVSC
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
0.69%
FORMFACTOR
0.53%
DANA INC
0.50%
ARGAN
0.46%
MYR GROUP
0.40%
LIBERTY OILFIELD SERVICES
0.39%
VIASAT
0.37%
INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS
0.36%
PATTERSON UTI
0.35%
OCEANEERING INTL
0.35%
LIVANOVA
0.32%
TRANSOCEAN
0.32%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
0.32%
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT CORP
0.32%
LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS
0.31%
Frequently asked questions about ISMD and AVSC

How have the ISMD and AVSC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, ISMD is up 15.11% year-to-date (YTD), while AVSC has returned 15.55%. That puts AVSC better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ISMD or AVSC?

Year-to-date, the ISMD ETF saw +$16M in flows, compared to +$240M for AVSC.

Which ETF is more volatile: ISMD or AVSC?

Over the past year, ISMD had a volatility of 18.9%, while AVSC experienced 18.92%.

Which ETF is bigger: ISMD or AVSC?

As of April 28, 2026, ISMD holds $285.86 M in assets under management (AUM), while AVSC manages $2.67 B.

What sectors do the ISMD and AVSC ETFs invest in?

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

What are the top holdings of the ISMD ETF and AVSC ETF?

ISMD top holdings include KOSMOS ENERGY, ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS and TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC. AVSC holds in its top three: VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC, FORMFACTOR and DANA INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: ISMD or AVSC?

ISMD holds 468 securities with 5.65% of its assets in the top 15. AVSC has 1494 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.97%.

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