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SMLVvsISMDETF Comparison

ETF 1
SMLV

State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Low Volatility
-0.28%
VS
ETF 2
ISMD

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.52%

State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV) belongs to the US Low Volatility segment. Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (ISMD) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. SMLV's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. In contrast, ISMD's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. SMLV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.12%, versus 0.53% for ISMD. SMLV is up 11.89% year-to-date (YTD) with +$13M in YTD flows. ISMD performs better with 15.45% YTD performance, and +$16M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMLV and ISMD 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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SMLV vs ISMD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SMLV
ISMD
+6.67%+11.16%
+6.12%+7.46%
+11.89%+15.45%
+26.55%+38.15%
+54.83%+51.32%
+45.76%+40.20%
Flows
SMLV
ISMD
+$11M+$2M
+$12M+$14M
+$13M+$16M
+$4M+$53M
-$24M+$78M
-$40M+$116M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SMLV
ISMD
+14.26%+18.50%
+15.50%+18.90%
+19.06%+20.24%
+18.34%+21.15%
Max drawdown
SMLV
ISMD
-7.24%-9.36%
-7.24%-9.50%
-20.24%-26.77%
-20.24%-26.77%
Max drawdown duration
SMLV
ISMD
59d59d
59d82d
408d399d
408d399d
Trading data

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SMLV
ISMD
Last sale
4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
$145.88
$44.43
Previous close
04/24/2026
$145.56
$44.20
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
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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Main metrics
Last update 4/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SMLV
ISMD
Last price
$145.88
$44.43
1D performance
+0.22%
+0.53%
AuM$236.38 M$286.70 M
E/R0.12%0.53%
Characteristics
SMLV
ISMD
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementInspire ETFs
BenchmarkSSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility IndexInspire Small/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index
N° of holdings385465
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 20, 2013February 28, 2017
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

SMLV
USA
92.56%
Other
7.44%
ISMD
USA
90.12%
Other
9.88%

Sectors

SMLV
Financials
31.98%
Industrials
13.63%
Information Techn.
9.91%
Real Estate
9.7%
Health Care
8.61%
Consumer Discreti.
7.04%
Other
19.13%
ISMD
Industrials
16.45%
Financials
16.18%
Information Techn.
13.45%
Consumer Discreti.
9.87%
Real Estate
7.7%
Health Care
7.01%
Other
29.34%
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Diversification

SMLV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.11%
ISMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.65%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
SMLV
PHILLIPS EDISON AND COMPANY
0.64%
NORTHWESTERN
0.60%
HORACE MANN EDUCATORS
0.59%
CITY HOLDING
0.59%
AMERICAN STATES WATER
0.59%
MCGRATH RENT
0.54%
SPIRE INC
0.53%
SAFETY INSURANCE
0.52%
US0477263026
0.51%
FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST
0.51%
NJ RESOURCES
0.51%
NELNET
0.51%
FLOWERS FOODS
0.50%
WHITE MTN INS
0.49%
LANDSTAR SYSTEM
0.48%
ISMD
KOSMOS ENERGY
0.60%
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS
0.47%
TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC
0.45%
US03214Q1085
0.42%
CHEMOURS CO
0.36%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
0.36%
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
0.36%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
0.34%
ARGAN
0.34%
FORMFACTOR
0.34%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
0.33%
GREEN PLAINS INC
0.33%
SM ENERGY
0.32%
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
0.32%
TIDEWATER
0.32%
Frequently asked questions about SMLV and ISMD

How have the SMLV and ISMD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, SMLV is up 11.89% year-to-date (YTD), while ISMD has returned 15.45%. That puts ISMD better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SMLV or ISMD?

Year-to-date, the SMLV ETF saw +$13M in flows, compared to +$16M for ISMD.

Which ETF is more volatile: SMLV or ISMD?

Over the past year, SMLV had a volatility of 15.5%, while ISMD experienced 18.9%.

Which ETF is bigger: SMLV or ISMD?

As of April 24, 2026, SMLV holds $236.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while ISMD manages $286.70 M.

What sectors do the SMLV and ISMD ETFs invest in?

SMLV leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, ISMD focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the SMLV ETF and ISMD ETF?

SMLV top holdings include PHILLIPS EDISON AND COMPANY, NORTHWESTERN and HORACE MANN EDUCATORS. ISMD holds in its top three: KOSMOS ENERGY, ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS and TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC.

Which ETF is more diversified: SMLV or ISMD?

SMLV holds 402 securities with 8.11% of its assets in the top 15. ISMD has 468 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.65%.

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