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iShares Russell 2500 ETF
SMMD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.67% | -3.03% | +17.26% | +18.17% | +62.01% | +46.63% |
| Flows | +$474M | +$703M | +$1.49B | +$1.95B | +$2.57B | +$3.06B |
Characteristics
The iShares Russell 2500 ETF is built to track the Russell 2500 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 | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 2468 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 6, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,468
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.80% | +17.41% | +19.36% | +20.94% |
Max drawdown | -6.52% | -9.48% | -25.55% | -28.20% |
Max drawdown duration | 33d | 43d | 283d | 980d |
Time to recover | N/A | 12d | 150d | 659d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SMMD?
SMMD is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does SMMD track?
SMMD tracks the Russell 2500 Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SMMD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Mid and Small-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of SMMD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SMMD is 0.23%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SMMD launched?
SMMD was launched on July 6, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SMMD?
SMMD is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SMMD?
As of September 18, 2026, SMMD manages $4.09 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMMD performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, SMMD delivered a return of -4.67% over the past month (1M performance), -3.03% over the past three months (3M), and 17.26% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SMMD?
As of September 18, 2026, SMMD has seen net flows of +$474M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.49B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMMD pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, SMMD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.14%.
How many holdings are in SMMD
As of July 31, 2026, SMMD holds 2468 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SMMD?
As of July 31, 2026, SMMD holds 2468 securities, with 4.49% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMMD?
As of July 31, 2026, SMMD holds a portfolio of 2468 underlyings, with its largest positions including ATI, Inc., BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury and Carpenter Technology Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SMMD invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SMMD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMMD focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SMMD is primarily exposed to Finance, Healthcare and Industrials.
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