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SIMSvsVFMOETF Comparison

ETF 1
SIMS

State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF

This fund is part of
Smart City
-0.05%
VS
ETF 2
VFMO

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.38%

State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS) belongs to the Smart City segment. Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. SIMS's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Energy. In contrast, VFMO's top sector exposures are Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology. SIMS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.45%, versus 0.13% for VFMO. SIMS is up 7.69% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. VFMO performs better with 14.24% YTD performance, and +$177M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SIMS and VFMO 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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SIMS vs VFMO performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SIMS
VFMO
+10.60%+15.91%
+0.72%+5.30%
+7.69%+14.24%
+49.33%+44.69%
+42.82%+99.98%
-0.04%+76.42%
Flows
SIMS
VFMO
-+$73M
-+$126M
-+$177M
-$3M+$188M
-$19M+$769M
-$30M+$983M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SIMS
VFMO
+20.57%+27.11%
+23.39%+20.71%
+23.13%+21.30%
+25.11%+21.88%
Max drawdown
SIMS
VFMO
-10.88%-10.50%
-15.99%-10.98%
-28.60%-24.39%
-43.75%-25.76%
Max drawdown duration
SIMS
VFMO
73d41d
181d56d
722d233d
1450d820d
Trading data

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SIMS
VFMO
Last sale
4/28/2026 at 7:57 PM
$45.12
$218.39
Previous close
04/28/2026
$45.81
$218.29
Consolidated volume
04/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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VFMO
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SIMS
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
Average
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 7:57 PM
Live
Closed
SIMS
VFMO
Last price
$45.12
$218.39
1D performance
-1.50%
+0.05%
AuM$8.57 M$1.55 B
E/R0.45%0.13%
Characteristics
SIMS
VFMO
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementVanguard
BenchmarkS&P Kensho Intelligent Infrastructure Index-
N° of holdings39574
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 26, 2017February 13, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SIMS
USA
86.28%
Ireland
7.73%
Other
6%
VFMO
USA
83.56%
Other
16.44%

Sectors

SIMS
Industrials
43.65%
Information Techn.
22.64%
Other
33.72%
VFMO
Industrials
20.99%
Health Care
19.4%
Information Techn.
15.22%
Consumer Discreti.
8.32%
Energy
7.38%
Other
28.68%
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Diversification

SIMS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

49.16%
VFMO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.02%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
SIMS
SILICON LABS
4.43%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
4.15%
SELECT ENERGY SERVICES
3.94%
GENERAC HOLDINGS
3.64%
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL
3.51%
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS SER
3.46%
HAWKINS
3.40%
ARLO TECHNOLOGIES INC
3.07%
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES
2.96%
SUNCOR ENERGY
2.89%
ITRON
2.83%
US92338C1036
2.80%
TETRA TECH
2.75%
XYLEM
2.68%
BADGER METER
2.66%
VFMO
US36828A1016
1.15%
US5128073062
1.09%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.03%
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES
0.99%
NEWMONT CORP
0.98%
KLA CORPORATION
0.98%
VERTIV HOLDINGS
0.93%
ALPHABET INC-CL
0.90%
AMPHENOL
0.88%
HOWMET AEROSPACE INC
0.87%
APPLIED MATERIAL
0.86%
GENERAL MOTORS
0.85%
CORNING
0.85%
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
0.85%
CATERPILLAR
0.82%
Frequently asked questions about SIMS and VFMO

How have the SIMS and VFMO ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, SIMS is up 7.69% year-to-date (YTD), while VFMO has returned 14.24%. That puts VFMO better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SIMS or VFMO?

Year-to-date, the SIMS ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$177M for VFMO.

Which ETF is more volatile: SIMS or VFMO?

Over the past year, SIMS had a volatility of 23.39%, while VFMO experienced 20.71%.

Which ETF is bigger: SIMS or VFMO?

As of April 28, 2026, SIMS holds $8.57 M in assets under management (AUM), while VFMO manages $1.55 B.

What sectors do the SIMS and VFMO ETFs invest in?

SIMS leans toward sectors like Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, VFMO focuses on Industrials, Health Care and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the SIMS ETF and VFMO ETF?

SIMS top holdings include SILICON LABS, BLOOM ENERGY CORP and SELECT ENERGY SERVICES. VFMO holds in its top three: US36828A1016, US5128073062 and JOHNSON&JOHNSON.

Which ETF is more diversified: SIMS or VFMO?

SIMS holds 43 securities with 49.16% of its assets in the top 15. VFMO has 587 securities and a top 15 weight of 14.02%.

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