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ISMDvsESSCETF Comparison

ETF 1
ISMD

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.58%
VS
ETF 2
ESSC

Eventide Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0.81%

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (ISMD) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Eventide Small Cap ETF (ESSC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. ISMD's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. In contrast, ESSC's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. ISMD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.53%, versus 0.49% for ESSC. ISMD is up 25.68% year-to-date (YTD) with +$33M in YTD flows. ESSC performs worse with 16.12% YTD performance, and +$15M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ISMD and ESSC 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 ESSC performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.0%May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

Cumulative Flows

02,000,0004,000,0006,000,0008,000,00010,000,000May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ISMD
ESSC
+7.49%+1.25%
+23.35%+14.46%
+25.68%+16.12%
+39.24%n/a
+58.50%n/a
+48.72%n/a
Flows
ISMD
ESSC
+$10M+$886K
+$20M+$5M
+$33M+$15M
+$52M-
+$79M-
+$132M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ISMD
ESSC
+18.51%+21.37%
+18.77%n/a
+20.09%n/a
+21.13%n/a
Max drawdown
ISMD
ESSC
-3.20%-4.99%
-9.50%n/a
-26.77%n/a
-26.77%n/a
Max drawdown duration
ISMD
ESSC
11d19d
82dn/a
399dn/a
399dn/a
Trading data

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ISMD
ESSC
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
$48.35
Previous close
06/11/2026
$48.46
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
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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ESSC
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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 6/12/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ISMD
ESSC
Last price
$48.35
1D performance
-0.23%
AuM$329.05 M$27.89 M
E/R0.53%0.49%
Characteristics
ISMD
ESSC
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderInspire ETFsEventide
BenchmarkInspire Small/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index-
N° of holdings467288
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 28, 2017September 29, 2025
ESGYesNo
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Exposure

Countries

ISMD
USA
90.24%
Other
9.76%
ESSC
USA
88.19%
Other
11.81%

Sectors

ISMD
Industrials
17.26%
Financials
15.96%
Information Techn.
13.85%
Consumer Discreti.
10.02%
Real Estate
8.25%
Health Care
7.94%
Other
26.71%
ESSC
Industrials
16.79%
Information Techn.
16.73%
Financials
15.73%
Health Care
15.17%
Consumer Discreti.
8.29%
Other
27.29%
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Diversification

ISMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

4.6%
ESSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.95%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
ISMD
AGILON HEALTH
0.63%
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
0.41%
HELEN OF TROY
0.30%
SMART GLOBAL HOLDINGS
0.29%
HUDSON PACIFIC PROPERTIES REIT
0.29%
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY
0.29%
TARGET HOSPITALITY CORP
0.28%
KFORCE
0.28%
VISHAY INTERTECH
0.27%
COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS
0.27%
REPAY HOLDINGS CORPORATION
0.27%
LIFEWAY FOODS
0.26%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
0.26%
COHU
0.26%
VEECO INSTRUMENTS
0.26%
ESSC
REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC
1.52%
ARGAN
1.09%
ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC
1.07%
ARCHROCK
0.91%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.90%
FLEX LTD
0.84%
CENTURY ALUMINUM
0.81%
LIBERTY OILFIELD SERVICES
0.77%
GATX
0.76%
FNB
0.76%
SOUTHWEST GAS
0.74%
DANA INC
0.71%
ASSOCIATED BANCORP
0.71%
RANGE RESOURCES
0.68%
NORTHWEST BANCSHARES
0.68%
Frequently asked questions about ISMD and ESSC

How have the ISMD and ESSC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, ISMD is up 25.68% year-to-date (YTD), while ESSC has returned 16.12%. That puts ISMD better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the ISMD ETF saw +$33M in flows, compared to +$15M for ESSC.

Which ETF is bigger: ISMD or ESSC?

As of June 12, 2026, ISMD holds $329.05 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESSC manages $27.89 M.

What sectors do the ISMD and ESSC ETFs invest in?

ISMD leans toward sectors like Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, ESSC focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

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

ISMD top holdings include AGILON HEALTH, AEHR TEST SYSTEMS and HELEN OF TROY. ESSC holds in its top three: REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC, ARGAN and ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: ISMD or ESSC?

ISMD holds 470 securities with 4.6% of its assets in the top 15. ESSC has 295 securities and a top 15 weight of 12.95%.

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