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SMDXvsESMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
SMDX

Intech S&P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.86%
VS
ETF 2
ESML

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+2.62%

Intech S&P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (SMDX) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) is part of the US Small Cap segment. SMDX's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. In contrast, ESML's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. SMDX is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.17% for ESML. SMDX is up 15.77% year-to-date (YTD) with +$18K in YTD flows. ESML performs better with 17.38% YTD performance, and +$390M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMDX and ESML 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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SMDX vs ESML performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%May 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

Cumulative Flows

0 M100 M200 M300 M400 MMay 11May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SMDX
ESML
+2.89%+3.01%
+11.40%+12.96%
+15.77%+17.38%
+30.01%+33.29%
n/a+58.95%
n/a+40.30%
Flows
SMDX
ESML
-$22K+$361M
-$228K+$282M
+$18K+$390M
+$30M+$384M
-+$577M
-+$1.23B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SMDX
ESML
+17.89%+18.89%
+16.25%+17.15%
n/a+19.64%
n/a+21.32%
Max drawdown
SMDX
ESML
-4.33%-4.28%
-8.63%-9.05%
n/a-26.61%
n/a-28.52%
Max drawdown duration
SMDX
ESML
28d22d
60d46d
n/a296d
n/a980d
Trading data

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SMDX
ESML
Last sale
6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$26.42
$53.80
Previous close
06/11/2026
$25.82
$52.34
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SMDX
ESML
Last price
$26.42
$53.80
1D performance
+2.32%
+2.79%
AuM$129.43 M$2.80 B
E/R0.35%0.17%
Characteristics
SMDX
ESML
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderIntech Investment ManagementiShares
Benchmark-MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings531818
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 27, 2025April 10, 2018
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

SMDX
USA
94.71%
Other
5.29%
ESML
USA
93.7%
Other
6.3%

Sectors

SMDX
Industrials
20.95%
Financials
15.23%
Information Techn.
12.92%
Consumer Discreti.
12.76%
Health Care
11.44%
Other
26.7%
ESML
Industrials
17.49%
Information Techn.
13.9%
Financials
13.45%
Health Care
11.24%
Consumer Discreti.
10.94%
Other
32.97%
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Diversification

SMDX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

14.43%
ESML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
SMDX
JONES LANG LASALLE
1.44%
EAST WEST BANCORP
1.23%
PURE STORAGE
1.12%
TENET HEALTHCARE
1.10%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
1.06%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
0.94%
LAMAR ADVERTISING
0.93%
UTD THERAPEUT
0.92%
EXELIXIS
0.91%
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
0.85%
AECOM
0.83%
XPO LOGISTICS
0.80%
UNIVERSAL DISPLAY
0.79%
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
0.78%
ACUITY BRANDS
0.73%
ESML
US80004C2008
2.40%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.64%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.53%
OVINTIV INC
0.49%
XPO LOGISTICS
0.44%
ASSURANT
0.43%
FABRINET
0.40%
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
0.39%
ALBEMARLE
0.39%
NVENT ELECTRIC PLC
0.38%
WESCO INTL
0.38%
MICHAEL STORES
0.37%
ATI INC
0.37%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.37%
ROYAL GOLD
0.35%
Frequently asked questions about SMDX and ESML

How have the SMDX and ESML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 11, 2026, SMDX is up 15.77% year-to-date (YTD), while ESML has returned 17.38%. That puts ESML better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SMDX or ESML?

Year-to-date, the SMDX ETF saw +$18K in flows, compared to +$390M for ESML.

Which ETF is more volatile: SMDX or ESML?

Over the past year, SMDX had a volatility of 16.25%, while ESML experienced 17.15%.

Which ETF is bigger: SMDX or ESML?

As of June 11, 2026, SMDX holds $129.43 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESML manages $2.80 B.

What sectors do the SMDX and ESML ETFs invest in?

SMDX leans toward sectors like Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, ESML focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the SMDX ETF and ESML ETF?

SMDX top holdings include JONES LANG LASALLE, EAST WEST BANCORP and PURE STORAGE. ESML holds in its top three: US80004C2008, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: SMDX or ESML?

SMDX holds 556 securities with 14.43% of its assets in the top 15. ESML has 901 securities and a top 15 weight of 8.32%.

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