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MMSCvsJSMDETF Comparison

ETF 1
MMSC

First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Growth
+0%
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ETF 2
JSMD

Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0%

First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) belongs to the US Small Cap Growth segment. Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSMD) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. MMSC's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. In contrast, JSMD's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. MMSC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.95%, versus 0.3% for JSMD. MMSC is up 19.86% year-to-date (YTD) with +$8M in YTD flows. JSMD performs better with 20.39% YTD performance, and +$159M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MMSC and JSMD 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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MMSC vs JSMD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/19/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
MMSC
JSMD
+8.73%+8.32%
+19.13%+24.69%
+19.86%+20.39%
+45.09%+31.07%
+82.03%+65.50%
n/a+52.58%
Flows
MMSC
JSMD
-+$5M
+$1M+$58M
+$8M+$159M
+$15M+$373M
+$31M+$589M
-+$629M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
MMSC
JSMD
+28.17%+27.07%
+23.40%+22.01%
+22.71%+20.87%
n/a+22.38%
Max drawdown
MMSC
JSMD
-7.47%-6.23%
-14.05%-14.89%
-29.67%-24.31%
n/a-30.97%
Max drawdown duration
MMSC
JSMD
13d7d
84d84d
280d256d
n/a862d
Trading data

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MMSC
JSMD
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$28.66
$98.03
Previous close
06/18/2026
$27.97
$96.34
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
MMSC
JSMD
Last price
$28.66
$98.03
1D performance
+2.47%
+1.76%
AuM$53.06 M$1.09 B
E/R0.95%0.3%
Characteristics
MMSC
JSMD
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderFirst TrustJanus Henderson Investors
Benchmark--
N° of holdings170105
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 14, 2021February 23, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

MMSC
USA
86.77%
Other
13.23%
JSMD
USA
82.31%
Other
17.69%

Sectors

MMSC
Information Techn.
20.54%
Industrials
19.24%
Health Care
17.86%
Consumer Discreti.
8.3%
Other
34.06%
JSMD
Industrials
22.48%
Information Techn.
16.93%
Health Care
16.7%
Financials
9.67%
Consumer Discreti.
8.82%
Other
25.4%
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Diversification

MMSC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.21%
JSMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

28.16%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
MMSC
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
2.46%
NLIGHT INC
1.56%
MACOM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS INC
1.55%
FABRINET
1.44%
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC
1.33%
PLANET LABS PBC
1.26%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
1.24%
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
1.14%
VSE
1.11%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
1.10%
EZCORP CL A NV
1.03%
US74006W2070
1.01%
SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE
1.01%
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS INC
0.99%
ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP
0.98%
JSMD
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
4.26%
JABIL CIRCUIT
2.42%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
2.12%
PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES
1.93%
RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES
1.77%
FABRINET
1.74%
GRIFFON
1.71%
TAPESTRY INC
1.68%
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
1.66%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
1.61%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
1.54%
ONTO INNOVATION INC
1.47%
EXELIXIS
1.43%
INTERDIGITAL
1.42%
BRINK'S
1.42%
Frequently asked questions about MMSC and JSMD

How have the MMSC and JSMD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 19, 2026, MMSC is up 19.86% year-to-date (YTD), while JSMD has returned 20.39%. That puts JSMD better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MMSC or JSMD?

Year-to-date, the MMSC ETF saw +$8M in flows, compared to +$159M for JSMD.

Which ETF is more volatile: MMSC or JSMD?

Over the past year, MMSC had a volatility of 23.4%, while JSMD experienced 22.01%.

Which ETF is bigger: MMSC or JSMD?

As of June 19, 2026, MMSC holds $53.06 M in assets under management (AUM), while JSMD manages $1.09 B.

What sectors do the MMSC and JSMD ETFs invest in?

MMSC leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. Meanwhile, JSMD focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the MMSC ETF and JSMD ETF?

MMSC top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, NLIGHT INC and MACOM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS INC. JSMD holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, JABIL CIRCUIT and BLOOM ENERGY CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: MMSC or JSMD?

MMSC holds 204 securities with 19.21% of its assets in the top 15. JSMD has 105 securities and a top 15 weight of 28.16%.

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