Verified factor-similar cluster

ETFs Similar to ESML

Each fund below shares verified factor exposure with ESML and has no more than 3% annualized modeled factor tracking error over either the common 36-month window or the longer factor-history check. Tracking error measures volatility, not the direction of returns. The score runs from 80 at that limit to 100 for identical fitted exposures. See the matching method.

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Factor tags describe the source fund's verified public exposures. A matched ETF may have additional material factors.

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SMLF
iShares U.S. SmallCap Equity Factor ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 0.95%/yr · longer factor history 1.09%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs SMLF
93 Very close factor fit
PSC
Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 1.10%/yr · longer factor history 1.12%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs PSC
93 Very close factor fit
SMMD
iShares Russell 2500 ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 1.11%/yr · longer factor history 1.33%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs SMMD
91 Very close factor fit
PRFZ
Invesco RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 1.36%/yr · longer factor history 1.31%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs PRFZ
91 Very close factor fit
VB
Vanguard Small-Cap ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 1.60%/yr · longer factor history 1.47%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs VB
89 Factor-similar
NUSC
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 1.43%/yr · longer factor history 1.77%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs NUSC
88 Factor-similar
GSSC
TR Activebeta US Small Cap Equity ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.02%/yr · longer factor history 2.08%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs GSSC
86 Factor-similar
SCHA
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.25%/yr · longer factor history 1.80%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs SCHA
85 Factor-similar
BBMC
JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.32%/yr · longer factor history 2.25%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs BBMC
85 Factor-similar
DFAS
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.52%/yr · longer factor history 1.97%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs DFAS
83 Factor-similar
ISCG
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.41%/yr · longer factor history 2.66%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs ISCG
82 Factor-similar
VXF
Vanguard Extended Market ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.84%/yr · longer factor history 2.80%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs VXF
81 Factor-similar
IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.27%/yr · longer factor history 2.90%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs IWM
81 Factor-similar
VTWO
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.33%/yr · longer factor history 2.98%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs VTWO
80 Factor-similar
FNDA
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company ETF
SMB
Modeled factor tracking error 2.99%/yr · longer factor history 2.74%/yr · 36 months through 2026-08
Compare ESML vs FNDA
80 Factor-similar
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