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SMMVvsESMLETF Comparison

ETF 1
SMMV

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF

This fund is part of
US Low Volatility
-0.06%
VS
ETF 2
ESML

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
-0.46%

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV) belongs to the US Low Volatility segment. iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) is part of the US Small Cap segment. SMMV's top 3 sector exposures are Health Care, Industrials and Financials. In contrast, ESML's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. SMMV is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.17% for ESML. SMMV is up 3.59% year-to-date (YTD) with -$22M in YTD flows. ESML performs better with 10.01% YTD performance, and +$30M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMMV 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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SMMV vs ESML performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SMMV
ESML
+3.62%+10.60%
+1.40%+3.24%
+3.59%+10.01%
+10.22%+35.53%
+36.06%+56.22%
+26.96%+32.78%
Flows
SMMV
ESML
-$4M-$13M
-$9M-$53M
-$22M+$30M
-$38M+$3M
-$654M+$204M
-$670M+$987M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SMMV
ESML
+10.23%+18.88%
+10.05%+17.22%
+12.29%+19.72%
+13.66%+21.30%
Max drawdown
SMMV
ESML
-6.95%-9.05%
-6.95%-9.05%
-13.61%-26.61%
-18.06%-28.52%
Max drawdown duration
SMMV
ESML
58d46d
58d46d
360d296d
967d980d
Trading data

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SMMV
ESML
Last sale
4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
$44.65
$50.43
Previous close
04/29/2026
$44.99
$50.73
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
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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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SMMV
ESML
Last price
$44.65
$50.43
1D performance
-0.76%
-0.59%
AuM$281.38 M$2.28 B
E/R0.2%0.17%
Characteristics
SMMV
ESML
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
BenchmarkMSCI USA Small Cap Minimum Volatility IndexMSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index
N° of holdings290823
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 7, 2016April 10, 2018
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

SMMV
USA
91.53%
Other
8.47%
ESML
USA
93.72%
Other
6.28%

Sectors

SMMV
Health Care
15.66%
Industrials
12.32%
Financials
11.99%
Information Techn.
10.17%
Real Estate
9.86%
Consumer Staples
8.28%
Other
31.72%
ESML
Industrials
17.15%
Financials
13.64%
Information Techn.
13.18%
Health Care
12.02%
Consumer Discreti.
11.18%
Other
32.83%
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Diversification

SMMV

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

19.02%
ESML

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

7.53%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
SMMV
PINNACLE WEST
1.58%
NEW YORK TIMES
1.55%
AGREE REALTY REIT
1.46%
ROYAL GOLD
1.42%
OMEGA HEALTHCARE REIT
1.35%
IDACORP
1.30%
OGE ENERGY
1.29%
RENAISSANCERE
1.29%
CARETRUST REIT
1.25%
SERVICE
1.18%
OLD REPUBLIC
1.15%
FIRSTCASH HOLDINGS INC
1.10%
ENSIGN GROUP
1.04%
HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP
1.04%
INGREDION
1.03%
ESML
US80004C2008
1.51%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
0.64%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
0.57%
OVINTIV INC
0.52%
ASSURANT
0.44%
JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
0.43%
XPO LOGISTICS
0.42%
ROYAL GOLD
0.42%
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES
0.39%
ALBEMARLE
0.39%
ATI INC
0.38%
WOODWARD
0.37%
CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY
0.37%
ONE GAS INC
0.36%
FEDERAL REIT
0.34%
Frequently asked questions about SMMV and ESML

How have the SMMV and ESML ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, SMMV is up 3.59% year-to-date (YTD), while ESML has returned 10.01%. That puts ESML better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the SMMV ETF saw -$22M in flows, compared to +$30M for ESML.

Which ETF is more volatile: SMMV or ESML?

Over the past year, SMMV had a volatility of 10.05%, while ESML experienced 17.22%.

Which ETF is bigger: SMMV or ESML?

As of April 29, 2026, SMMV holds $281.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while ESML manages $2.28 B.

What sectors do the SMMV and ESML ETFs invest in?

SMMV leans toward sectors like Health Care, Industrials and Financials. Meanwhile, ESML focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

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

SMMV top holdings include PINNACLE WEST, NEW YORK TIMES and AGREE REALTY REIT. ESML holds in its top three: US80004C2008, TECHNIPFMC PLC and US FOODS HOLDING CORP.

Which ETF is more diversified: SMMV or ESML?

SMMV holds 329 securities with 19.02% of its assets in the top 15. ESML has 906 securities and a top 15 weight of 7.53%.

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