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SMMDvsSQLTETF Comparison

ETF 1
SMMD

iShares Russell 2500 ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0%
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ETF 2
SQLT

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Quality Factor ETF

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

iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) and iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Quality Factor ETF (SQLT) belong to the same industry segment: US Multi-Factor. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. SMMD is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.23%, versus 0.2% for SQLT. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMMD and SQLT 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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SMMD vs SQLT performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SMMD
SQLT
+7.27%+4.76%
+18.89%n/a
+20.92%n/a
+38.62%n/a
+66.19%n/a
+51.32%n/a
Flows
SMMD
SQLT
+$260M+$4K
+$700M-
+$807M-
+$1.39B-
+$1.93B-
+$2.41B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SMMD
SQLT
+21.00%n/a
+17.94%n/a
+19.41%n/a
+21.04%n/a
Max drawdown
SMMD
SQLT
-4.79%n/a
-9.48%n/a
-25.55%n/a
-28.20%n/a
Max drawdown duration
SMMD
SQLT
7dn/a
43dn/a
283dn/a
980dn/a
Trading data

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SMMD
SQLT
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$90.12
$28.21
Previous close
06/18/2026
$88.76
$27.84
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SMMD
SQLT
Last price
$90.12
$28.21
1D performance
+1.53%
+1.33%
AuM$3.54 B$6.78 M
E/R0.23%0.2%
Characteristics
SMMD
SQLT
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
BenchmarkRussell 2500 IndexMSCI USA Small Cap Sector Neutral Quality Index
N° of holdings2032451
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 6, 2017March 31, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SMMD
USA
92.17%
Other
7.83%
SQLT
USA
97.19%
Other
2.81%

Sectors

SMMD
Industrials
18.57%
Information Techn.
14.85%
Financials
12.6%
Health Care
10.31%
Consumer Discreti.
9.33%
Other
34.35%
SQLT
Industrials
16.76%
Information Techn.
16.23%
Financials
15.45%
Health Care
11.92%
Consumer Discreti.
11.53%
Other
28.11%
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Diversification

SMMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

10%
SQLT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.89%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
SMMD
US80004C2008
2.03%
CIENA
0.96%
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
0.83%
LUMENTUM HOLDINGS
0.82%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
0.79%
US19247G1076
0.72%
US7731211089
0.52%
EMCOR GROUP
0.51%
JABIL CIRCUIT
0.45%
FLEX LTD
0.44%
CASEYS GENERAL STORES
0.40%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.39%
TAPESTRY INC
0.38%
INSMED
0.37%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.36%
SQLT
US0669224778
1.52%
FABRINET
1.28%
ROYAL GOLD
1.08%
NEW YORK TIMES
0.96%
WOODWARD
0.84%
EAST WEST BANCORP
0.83%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.81%
BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC
0.80%
LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR
0.73%
ITT
0.72%
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS
0.71%
EVERCORE INC
0.68%
TD SYNNEX
0.66%
NFG
0.65%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
0.63%
Frequently asked questions about SMMD and SQLT

Which ETF is bigger: SMMD or SQLT?

As of June 18, 2026, SMMD holds $3.54 B in assets under management (AUM), while SQLT manages $6.78 M.

What sectors do the SMMD and SQLT ETFs invest in?

SMMD leans toward sectors like Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. Meanwhile, SQLT focuses on Industrials, Information Technology and Financials.

What are the top holdings of the SMMD ETF and SQLT ETF?

SMMD top holdings include US80004C2008, CIENA and COMFORT SYSTEMS USA. SQLT holds in its top three: US0669224778, FABRINET and ROYAL GOLD.

Which ETF is more diversified: SMMD or SQLT?

SMMD holds 2411 securities with 10% of its assets in the top 15. SQLT has 483 securities and a top 15 weight of 12.89%.

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