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SYZvsMSSMETF Comparison

ETF 1
SYZ

Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+0%
VS
ETF 2
MSSM

Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF

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

Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. Morgan Stanley Pathway Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (MSSM) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. SYZ's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. In contrast, MSSM's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Financials. SYZ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.74%, versus 0.89% for MSSM. SYZ is up 20.02% year-to-date (YTD) with +$788K in YTD flows. MSSM performs worse with 19.66% YTD performance, and -$64M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SYZ and MSSM 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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SYZ vs MSSM performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.00.02.04.06.08.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-20 M-15 M-10 M-5 M0 MMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/19/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SYZ
MSSM
+6.73%+6.77%
+16.52%+17.66%
+20.02%+19.66%
n/a+37.41%
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Flows
SYZ
MSSM
+$663K-$23M
+$655K-$56M
+$788K-$64M
--$67M
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--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SYZ
MSSM
+18.49%+20.98%
n/a+17.83%
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Max drawdown
SYZ
MSSM
-3.96%-4.91%
n/a-9.62%
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Max drawdown duration
SYZ
MSSM
13d8d
n/a46d
n/an/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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SYZ
MSSM
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$30.26
$60.48
Previous close
06/18/2026
$29.85
$59.56
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
SYZ
MSSM
Last price
$30.26
$60.48
1D performance
+1.40%
+1.54%
AuM$66.93 M$744.00 M
E/R0.74%0.89%
Characteristics
SYZ
MSSM
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderLazard Asset ManagementMorgan Stanley
Benchmark--
N° of holdings3331888
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 12, 2025December 9, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SYZ
USA
75.85%
Other
24.15%
MSSM
USA
79.85%
Other
20.15%

Sectors

SYZ
Industrials
21.91%
Information Techn.
21.01%
Health Care
10.33%
Consumer Discreti.
8.46%
Financials
8.01%
Other
30.28%
MSSM
Industrials
19.56%
Information Techn.
18.15%
Financials
11.1%
Health Care
9.04%
Consumer Discreti.
7.76%
Other
34.39%
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Diversification

SYZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

12.1%
MSSM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

11.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
SYZ
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
1.16%
US19247G1076
1.13%
MUELLER INDUSTRIES
1.04%
ONTO INNOVATION INC
1.04%
US00676P1075
0.87%
DIODES
0.77%
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES
0.75%
GLOBUS MEDICAL
0.72%
AVANOS MEDICAL INC
0.69%
PHIBRO ANIMAL /D
0.69%
KAR AUCTION SERVICES
0.68%
ENERSYS
0.66%
INTERFACE
0.65%
DECKERS OUTDOOR
0.64%
MONARCH CASINO
0.61%
MSSM
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
1.29%
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
1.10%
TECHNIPFMC PLC
1.00%
CIENA
0.94%
US04351P1012
0.92%
VIASAT
0.76%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
0.70%
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES
0.62%
PLEXUS
0.61%
RAMBUS
0.61%
VEECO INSTRUMENTS
0.59%
REGAL REXNORD CORP
0.56%
ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES
0.55%
FABRINET
0.54%
ITT
0.53%
Frequently asked questions about SYZ and MSSM

How have the SYZ and MSSM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 19, 2026, SYZ is up 20.02% year-to-date (YTD), while MSSM has returned 19.66%. That puts SYZ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SYZ or MSSM?

Year-to-date, the SYZ ETF saw +$788K in flows, compared to -$64M for MSSM.

Which ETF is bigger: SYZ or MSSM?

As of June 19, 2026, SYZ holds $66.93 M in assets under management (AUM), while MSSM manages $744.00 M.

What sectors do the SYZ and MSSM ETFs invest in?

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

What are the top holdings of the SYZ ETF and MSSM ETF?

SYZ top holdings include VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC, US19247G1076 and MUELLER INDUSTRIES. MSSM holds in its top three: COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, BLOOM ENERGY CORP and TECHNIPFMC PLC.

Which ETF is more diversified: SYZ or MSSM?

SYZ holds 337 securities with 12.1% of its assets in the top 15. MSSM has 1932 securities and a top 15 weight of 11.32%.

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