SSMGvsFRTYETF Comparison
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Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (SSMG) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (FRTY) is part of the US Mid Cap segment. SSMG's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. In contrast, FRTY's top sector exposures are Technology, Healthcare and Industrials. SSMG is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.98% for FRTY. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SSMG and FRTY 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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SSMG vs FRTY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SSMG FRTY | -7.44%-4.09% | -7.14%-2.42% | n/a+5.92% | n/a+4.35% | n/a+72.85% | n/a+3.03% |
| Flows | SSMG FRTY | -+$2M | -+$8M | -+$7M | -+$26M | -+$86M | -+$97M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SSMG FRTY | +26.09%+27.32% | n/a+27.62% | n/a+25.49% | n/a+26.19% |
| Max drawdown | SSMG FRTY | -13.68%-14.38% | n/a-19.41% | n/a-31.82% | n/a-52.85% |
| Max drawdown duration | SSMG FRTY | 73d73d | n/a230d | n/a262d | n/a1666d |
Trading data
SSMG | FRTY | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $25.28 | $22.23 |
| Previous close 09/11/2026 | $24.87 | $22.14 |
| Consolidated volume 09/11/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
SSMG | FRTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.28 | $22.23 |
| 1D performance | +1.65% | +0.41% |
| AuM | $3.16 M | $145.84 M |
| E/R | 0.39% | 0.98% |
Characteristics
SSMG | FRTY | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | VIRTUS Investment Partners | Fred Alger Management |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 79 | 39 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 22, 2026 | March 1, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SSMG
USA
87.09%
Other
12.91%
FRTY
USA
79.73%
Other
20.27%
Sectors
SSMG
Industrials
23.37%
Technology
20.49%
Healthcare
16.96%
Finance
8.87%
Other
30.3%
FRTY
Technology
27.47%
Healthcare
25.55%
Industrials
19.19%
Other
27.8%
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Diversification
SSMG
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
34.72%
FRTY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
50.97%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
SSMG
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
3.17%
TechnipFMC plc
3.10%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
2.68%
Graham Corp.
2.64%
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
2.56%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
2.49%
IES Holdings, Inc.
2.34%
Natera, Inc.
2.32%
XPO, Inc.
2.10%
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
2.00%
Fabrinet
1.97%
Somnigroup International, Inc.
1.94%
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
1.82%
Bloom Energy Corp.
1.80%
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.
1.78%
FRTY
Twist Bioscience Corp.
4.76%
Liberty Media Corp.
4.69%
Cloudflare, Inc.
4.08%
HEICO Corp.
3.59%
Repligen Corp.
3.59%
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
3.45%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
3.33%
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
3.20%
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
3.13%
Guardant Health, Inc.
3.11%
nLIGHT, Inc.
3.05%
Snowflake, Inc.
2.93%
Nebius Group NV
2.79%
RBC Bearings, Inc.
2.71%
Synopsys, Inc.
2.57%
Frequently asked questions about SSMG and FRTY
Which ETF is bigger: SSMG or FRTY?
As of September 11, 2026, SSMG holds $3.16 M in assets under management (AUM), while FRTY manages $145.84 M.
What sectors do the SSMG and FRTY ETFs invest in?
SSMG leans toward sectors like Industrials, Technology and Healthcare. Meanwhile, FRTY focuses on Technology, Healthcare and Industrials.
What are the top holdings of the SSMG ETF and FRTY ETF?
SSMG top holdings include Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., TechnipFMC plc and Carpenter Technology Corp.. FRTY holds in its top three: Twist Bioscience Corp., Liberty Media Corp. and Cloudflare, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: SSMG or FRTY?
SSMG holds 79 securities with 34.72% of its assets in the top 15. FRTY has 39 securities and a top 15 weight of 50.97%.
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