IVSSvsFESCETF Comparison
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Applied Finance IVS US SMID ETF (IVSS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. First Eagle Small Cap Equity ETF (FESC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. IVSS's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, FESC's top sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Healthcare. IVSS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.85% for FESC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IVSS and FESC 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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IVSS vs FESC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IVSS FESC | +5.63%+1.32% | -0.08%-2.62% | +20.71%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | IVSS FESC | +$2M+$2M | +$2M+$3M | +$20M- | -- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IVSS FESC | +11.76%+14.91% | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | IVSS FESC | -8.58%-9.73% | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | IVSS FESC | 83d72d | n/an/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
IVSS | FESC | |
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $30.28 | $23.22 |
| Previous close 10/27/2026 | $30.40 | $23.05 |
| Consolidated volume 10/27/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IVSS | FESC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $30.28 | $23.22 |
| 1D performance | -0.38% | +0.72% |
| AuM | $29.65 M | $5.07 M |
| E/R | 0.59% | 0.85% |
Characteristics
IVSS | FESC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Applied Finance | First Eagle Investments |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 357 | 181 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 3, 2025 | July 1, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
Exposure
Countries
IVSS
USA
90.68%
Other
9.32%
FESC
USA
93.21%
Other
6.79%
Sectors
IVSS
Finance
19.49%
Technology
17.02%
Healthcare
13.02%
Industrials
9.48%
Energy
8.83%
Other
32.15%
FESC
Industrials
16.26%
Finance
15.47%
Healthcare
14.53%
Non-Energy Materi.
13.96%
Technology
13.04%
Energy
8.84%
Other
17.9%
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Diversification
IVSS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.58%
FESC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.63%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
IVSS
Dave, Inc.
1.78%
InterDigital, Inc.
1.75%
PJT Partners, Inc.
1.67%
HealthEquity, Inc.
1.59%
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
1.59%
Sezzle, Inc.
1.46%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
1.36%
Mercury General Corp.
1.24%
ACI Worldwide, Inc.
1.24%
Otter Tail Corp.
1.22%
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.18%
Coeur Mining, Inc.
1.13%
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.
1.13%
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
1.12%
Qualys, Inc.
1.12%
FESC
Hinge Health, Inc.
1.11%
Remitly Global, Inc.
1.07%
Installed Building Products, Inc.
1.06%
CareDx, Inc.
1.05%
Ameris Bancorp
1.05%
Dorian LPG Ltd.
1.01%
Quaker Houghton
0.99%
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
0.95%
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
0.94%
Old National Bancorp
0.94%
Axos Financial, Inc.
0.92%
Braze, Inc.
0.90%
Herc Holdings, Inc.
0.89%
The Pennant Group, Inc.
0.88%
Commercial Metals Co.
0.87%
Frequently asked questions about IVSS and FESC
Which ETF is bigger: IVSS or FESC?
As of October 26, 2026, IVSS holds $29.65 M in assets under management (AUM), while FESC manages $5.07 M.
What sectors do the IVSS and FESC ETFs invest in?
IVSS leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, FESC focuses on Industrials, Finance and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the IVSS ETF and FESC ETF?
IVSS top holdings include Dave, Inc., InterDigital, Inc. and PJT Partners, Inc.. FESC holds in its top three: Hinge Health, Inc., Remitly Global, Inc. and Installed Building Products, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: IVSS or FESC?
IVSS holds 357 securities with 20.58% of its assets in the top 15. FESC has 181 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.63%.
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