CSB
VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatility Wtd ETF
SMB
HML
RMW
Adj. R2
0.949
Rel. Sharpe
1.125
Mkt beta
0.81
AUM
US$261M
MER
0.40%
Valuation
134
ETF comparison
Verified factor-similar pair
CSB vs SDVY
These two ETFs meet the same FF6 US comparison criteria: US-listed equity ETFs, the same USD model basis, at least one material non-market factor, and 100% overlap in statistically significant material factor exposure.
SMB
HML
RMW
Similarity score
81
Verified similar
The score combines exposure-level distance, factor-vector shape, market-beta closeness, and a small backtested relative-Sharpe term.
Quick Read
- CSB has the higher backtested relative Sharpe (1.125 vs 0.957).
- CSB has the lower published fee (0.40% vs 0.58%).
- CSB is cheaper on dividend valuation (134 vs 181, where 100 is each fund's historical median).
These are screening signals, not a complete review of portfolio construction, turnover, taxes, or trading quality.
SDVY
First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF
SMB
HML
RMW
Adj. R2
0.950
Rel. Sharpe
0.957
Mkt beta
0.97
AUM
US$10.7B
MER
0.58%
Valuation
181
Factor Exposure Match
Blue bars compare raw factor beta magnitude. Green bars compare absolute t-stat strength. Dim bars indicate the t-stat is below 1.96.
SMB
diff +0.09
HML
diff -0.05
RMW
diff +0.03
CMA
diff +0.18
UMD
diff -0.00
Why This Pair Matches
Exposure level
80
Exposure shape
99
Mkt beta diff
0.16
Rel. Sharpe diff
0.169
This comparison focuses on measured factor exposure. It does not compare holdings methodology, turnover, tax handling, or issuer process. Backtested relative Sharpe is a secondary signal rather than a stand-alone forecast. See methodology.
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