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State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF
SMLV performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.48% | +5.80% | +21.24% | +21.23% | +66.86% | +57.14% |
| Flows | - | -$60K | +$13M | +$9M | -$21M | -$30M |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF is built to track the SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 395 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 20, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 395
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.97% | +13.88% | +18.53% | +18.22% |
Max drawdown | -3.99% | -7.24% | -20.24% | -20.24% |
Max drawdown duration | 35d | 59d | 408d | 408d |
Time to recover | N/A | 20d | 275d | 275d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SMLV?
SMLV is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SMLV track?
SMLV tracks the SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SMLV invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Low Volatility.
What is the expense ratio of SMLV?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SMLV is 0.12%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SMLV launched?
SMLV was launched on February 20, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SMLV?
SMLV is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SMLV?
As of September 8, 2026, SMLV manages $254.62 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMLV performed recently?
As of September 8, 2026, SMLV delivered a return of -1.48% over the past month (1M performance), 5.8% over the past three months (3M), and 21.24% year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMLV pay dividends?
As of September 8, 2026, SMLV has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.25%.
How many holdings are in SMLV
As of July 31, 2026, SMLV holds 395 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SMLV?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLV holds 395 securities, with 8.34% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMLV?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLV holds a portfolio of 395 underlyings, with its largest positions including Safety Insurance Group, Inc., Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. and Horace Mann Educators Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SMLV invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLV has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMLV focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLV is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
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