XSHQvsAIMSETF Comparison
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Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF (XSHQ) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Acuitas Small Cap Active ETF (AIMS) is part of the US Small Cap segment. XSHQ's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, AIMS's top sector exposures are Finance, Industrials and Technology. XSHQ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.29%, versus 0.75% for AIMS. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XSHQ and AIMS 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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XSHQ vs AIMS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XSHQ AIMS | -1.52%-5.18% | +5.44%+7.14% | +12.97%n/a | +16.10%n/a | +28.67%n/a | +39.38%n/a |
| Flows | XSHQ AIMS | +$59M+$22K | +$50M+$2K | +$33M- | -$44M- | +$237M- | +$246M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XSHQ AIMS | +15.05%+18.10% | +17.11%n/a | +19.71%n/a | +20.87%n/a |
| Max drawdown | XSHQ AIMS | -4.43%-5.73% | -10.06%n/a | -27.13%n/a | -27.13%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | XSHQ AIMS | 35d29d | 125dn/a | 562dn/a | 562dn/a |
Trading data
XSHQ | AIMS | |
Last sale 7/30/2026 at 3:44 PM | $47.76 | $27.97 |
| Previous close 07/29/2026 | $47.37 | $28.26 |
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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AIMS
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an indexXSHQ | AIMS | |
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Main metrics
Last update 7/30/2026 at 3:44 PM
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XSHQ | AIMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $47.76 | $27.97 |
| 1D performance | +0.82% | -1.03% |
| AuM | $308.28 M | $86.23 M |
| E/R | 0.29% | 0.75% |
Characteristics
XSHQ | AIMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Invesco | Acuitas Investments |
| Benchmark | S&P SmallCap 600 Quality Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 120 | 275 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | April 6, 2017 | February 9, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XSHQ
USA
96.79%
Other
3.21%
AIMS
USA
92.8%
Other
7.2%
Sectors
XSHQ
Finance
26.43%
Technology
20.56%
Industrials
20.18%
Other
32.83%
AIMS
Finance
19.63%
Industrials
17.35%
Technology
15.78%
Healthcare
13.14%
Other
34.1%
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Diversification
XSHQ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
30.26%
AIMS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
17.04%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
XSHQ
Argan, Inc.
3.78%
MYR Group, Inc.
2.26%
Clear Secure, Inc.
2.22%
Powell Industries, Inc.
2.17%
Brinker International, Inc.
2.07%
Dave, Inc.
1.97%
Everus Construction Group, Inc.
1.95%
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
1.95%
Paycom Software, Inc.
1.94%
Moelis & Co.
1.77%
Qorvo, Inc.
1.76%
Lyft, Inc.
1.68%
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.
1.62%
PJT Partners, Inc.
1.61%
Frontdoor, Inc.
1.52%
AIMS
PDF Solutions, Inc.
2.08%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1.80%
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc.
1.35%
Triumph Financial, Inc.
1.24%
Preformed Line Products Co.
1.12%
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.
1.04%
Kodiak Gas Services, Inc.
0.98%
UFP Technologies, Inc.
0.98%
StoneX Group, Inc.
0.96%
Digi International, Inc.
0.95%
Coastal Financial Corp. (Washington)
0.94%
TeraWulf, Inc.
0.94%
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
0.92%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
0.87%
Business First Bancshares, Inc.
0.87%
Frequently asked questions about XSHQ and AIMS
Which ETF is bigger: XSHQ or AIMS?
As of July 29, 2026, XSHQ holds $308.28 M in assets under management (AUM), while AIMS manages $86.23 M.
What sectors do the XSHQ and AIMS ETFs invest in?
XSHQ leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, AIMS focuses on Finance, Industrials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the XSHQ ETF and AIMS ETF?
XSHQ top holdings include Argan, Inc., MYR Group, Inc. and Clear Secure, Inc.. AIMS holds in its top three: PDF Solutions, Inc., Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Covenant Logistics Group, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XSHQ or AIMS?
XSHQ holds 120 securities with 30.26% of its assets in the top 15. AIMS has 275 securities and a top 15 weight of 17.04%.
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