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First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF
HSMV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.14% | +1.30% | +7.02% | +6.07% | +31.26% | +25.17% |
| Flows | -$29M | -$23M | -$22M | -$20M | -$14M | -$10M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 150 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 4, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 150
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.35% | +10.34% | +13.11% | +15.28% |
Max drawdown | -4.88% | -7.84% | -15.50% | -19.09% |
Max drawdown duration | 44d | 114d | 437d | 856d |
Time to recover | N/A | 97d | 304d | 588d |
What type of ETF is HSMV?
HSMV is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does HSMV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Mid and Small-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Low Volatility.
What is the expense ratio of HSMV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of HSMV is 0.8%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was HSMV launched?
HSMV was launched on June 4, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of HSMV?
HSMV is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of HSMV?
As of September 10, 2026, HSMV manages $9.48 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has HSMV performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, HSMV delivered a return of -3.14% over the past month (1M performance), 1.3% over the past three months (3M), and 7.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for HSMV?
As of September 10, 2026, HSMV has seen net flows of -$29M in the past month (1M flow) and -$22M year-to-date (YTD).
Does HSMV pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, HSMV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.92%.
How many holdings are in HSMV
As of July 31, 2026, HSMV holds 150 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is HSMV?
As of July 31, 2026, HSMV holds 150 securities, with 22.77% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of HSMV?
As of July 31, 2026, HSMV holds a portfolio of 150 underlyings, with its largest positions including Ingredion, Inc., Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and Antero Midstream Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does HSMV invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, HSMV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does HSMV focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, HSMV is primarily exposed to Finance, Non-Energy Materials and Utilities.
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