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MGMTvsESSCETF Comparison

ETF 1
MGMT

Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.03%
VS
ETF 2
ESSC

Eventide Small Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+1.73%

Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF (MGMT) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Eventide Small Cap ETF (ESSC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. MGMT's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Materials. In contrast, ESSC's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. MGMT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.15%, versus 0.49% for ESSC. MGMT is up 12.39% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. ESSC performs better with 16.11% YTD performance, and +$15M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MGMT 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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MGMT vs ESSC performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-8,000,000-6,000,000-4,000,000-2,000,0000May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MGMT
ESSC
+6.16%+4.68%
+11.61%+15.06%
+12.39%+16.11%
+29.12%n/a
+46.63%n/a
+47.31%n/a
Flows
MGMT
ESSC
-$8M+$886K
-$3M+$5M
+$3M+$15M
-$15M-
+$43M-
+$92M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MGMT
ESSC
+15.12%+20.96%
+17.17%n/a
+18.90%n/a
+19.81%n/a
Max drawdown
MGMT
ESSC
-4.95%-4.99%
-12.25%n/a
-23.93%n/a
-25.20%n/a
Max drawdown duration
MGMT
ESSC
26d19d
114dn/a
262dn/a
870dn/a
Trading data

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MGMT
ESSC
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$50.38
Previous close
06/18/2026
$49.53
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
MGMT
ESSC
Last price
$50.38
1D performance
+1.72%
AuM$175.55 M$27.89 M
E/R1.15%0.49%
Characteristics
MGMT
ESSC
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderBallast Asset ManagementEventide
Benchmark--
N° of holdings46288
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 3, 2020September 29, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MGMT
USA
77.85%
Other
22.15%
ESSC
USA
88.19%
Other
11.81%

Sectors

MGMT
Industrials
19.3%
Information Techn.
16.01%
Materials
11.2%
Financials
11%
Energy
8.75%
Other
33.73%
ESSC
Industrials
16.79%
Information Techn.
16.73%
Financials
15.73%
Health Care
15.17%
Consumer Discreti.
8.29%
Other
27.29%

Diversification

MGMT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

39.2%
ESSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.95%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
MGMT
AZZ
3.23%
ECOVYST INC
3.23%
WAYSIDE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
3.03%
CAVCO INDUSTRIES
2.75%
MERCHANTS BANCORP
2.73%
FEDERAL AGRICULTUR MORTGAGE
2.68%
LANDSTAR SYSTEM
2.53%
CAPITAL BANCORP INC
2.52%
THE GEO GROUP
2.48%
KOSMOS ENERGY
2.47%
BEL FUSE
2.44%
SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE
2.37%
BRINK'S
2.31%
TIMKENSTEEL
2.27%
TEREX
2.16%
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%
NORTHWEST BANCSHARES
0.68%
RANGE RESOURCES
0.68%
Frequently asked questions about MGMT and ESSC

How have the MGMT and ESSC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, MGMT is up 12.39% year-to-date (YTD), while ESSC has returned 16.11%. That puts ESSC better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the MGMT ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to +$15M for ESSC.

Which ETF is bigger: MGMT or ESSC?

As of June 18, 2026, MGMT holds $175.55 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESSC manages $27.89 M.

What sectors do the MGMT and ESSC ETFs invest in?

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

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

MGMT top holdings include AZZ, ECOVYST INC and WAYSIDE TECHNOLOGY GROUP. ESSC holds in its top three: REVOLUTION MEDICINES INC, ARGAN and ELEMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: MGMT or ESSC?

MGMT holds 46 securities with 39.2% of its assets in the top 15. ESSC has 295 securities and a top 15 weight of 12.95%.

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