SMMVvsESMLETF Comparison
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.
SMMV vs ESML performance and flow charts
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| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | ||
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| Last price | $44.65 | $50.43 |
| 1D performance | -0.76% | -0.59% |
| AuM | $281.38 M | $2.28 B |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.17% |
SMMV | ESML | |
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| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | MSCI USA Small Cap Minimum Volatility Index | MSCI USA Small Cap Extended ESG Focus Index |
| N° of holdings | 290 | 823 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 7, 2016 | April 10, 2018 |
| ESG | No | Yes |
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