IVSSvsIWMETF Comparison
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Applied Finance IVS US SMID ETF (IVSS) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is part of the US Small Cap segment. IVSS's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, IWM's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. IVSS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, versus 0.19% for IWM. IVSS is up 17.67% year-to-date (YTD) with +$19M in YTD flows. IWM performs better with 17.86% YTD performance, and -$7.40B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IVSS and IWM 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 IWM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IVSS IWM | -3.13%-3.94% | +4.43%-0.30% | +17.67%+17.86% | n/a+21.27% | n/a+62.48% | n/a+38.04% |
| Flows | IVSS IWM | --$587M | +$757K-$1.12B | +$19M-$7.40B | --$3.45B | --$2.40B | --$5.38B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IVSS IWM | +11.92%+13.86% | n/a+18.89% | n/a+21.24% | n/a+22.51% |
| Max drawdown | IVSS IWM | -5.02%-5.67% | n/a-11.03% | n/a-27.52% | n/a-31.96% |
| Max drawdown duration | IVSS IWM | 37d26d | n/a82d | n/a289d | n/a1093d |
Trading data
IVSS | IWM | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $29.77 | $288.89 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $29.66 | $287.70 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IVSS | IWM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $29.77 | $288.89 |
| 1D performance | +0.38% | +0.41% |
| AuM | $27.42 M | $78.38 B |
| E/R | 0.59% | 0.19% |
Characteristics
IVSS | IWM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | Applied Finance | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | Russell 2000 Index |
| N° of holdings | 357 | 1945 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 3, 2025 | May 22, 2000 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
IVSS
USA
90.5%
Other
9.5%
IWM
USA
95.53%
Other
4.47%
Sectors
IVSS
Finance
19.34%
Technology
17.2%
Healthcare
13.15%
Industrials
10.21%
Energy
8.02%
Other
32.08%
IWM
Finance
26.78%
Healthcare
20.22%
Technology
11.82%
Industrials
10.54%
Other
30.64%
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Diversification
IVSS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
21.53%
IWM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.93%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
IVSS
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
2.01%
Sezzle, Inc.
1.86%
Dave, Inc.
1.84%
HealthEquity, Inc.
1.65%
InterDigital, Inc.
1.59%
PJT Partners, Inc.
1.55%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
1.39%
ACI Worldwide, Inc.
1.32%
Mercury General Corp.
1.30%
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.23%
Nextpower, Inc.
1.21%
Otter Tail Corp.
1.19%
Tanger, Inc.
1.15%
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
1.13%
The Ensign Group, Inc.
1.11%
IWM
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.46%
Moog, Inc.
0.39%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
0.38%
Hut 8 Corp.
0.36%
UMB Financial Corp.
0.35%
Cytokinetics, Inc.
0.34%
ViaSat, Inc.
0.32%
Glaukos Corp.
0.31%
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
0.31%
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
0.30%
Old National Bancorp
0.30%
Brinker International, Inc.
0.29%
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0.28%
HealthEquity, Inc.
0.28%
JFrog Ltd.
0.27%
Frequently asked questions about IVSS and IWM
How have the IVSS and IWM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 10, 2026, IVSS is up 17.67% year-to-date (YTD), while IWM has returned 17.86%. That puts IWM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IVSS or IWM?
Year-to-date, the IVSS ETF saw +$19M in flows, compared to -$7.40B for IWM.
Which ETF is bigger: IVSS or IWM?
As of September 10, 2026, IVSS holds $27.42 M in assets under management (AUM), while IWM manages $78.38 B.
What sectors do the IVSS and IWM ETFs invest in?
IVSS leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, IWM focuses on Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the IVSS ETF and IWM ETF?
IVSS top holdings include Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., Sezzle, Inc. and Dave, Inc.. IWM holds in its top three: BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Moog, Inc. and BrightSpring Health Services, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: IVSS or IWM?
IVSS holds 357 securities with 21.53% of its assets in the top 15. IWM has 1957 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.93%.
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