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 SMDV
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
- SMDV has the higher backtested relative Sharpe (1.252 vs 1.125).
- SMDV is cheaper on dividend valuation (97 vs 134, where 100 is each fund's historical median).
- CSB has the stronger regression fit (adjusted R-squared 0.949 vs 0.810).
These are screening signals, not a complete review of portfolio construction, turnover, taxes, or trading quality.
SMDV
ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF
SMB
HML
RMW
Adj. R2
0.810
Rel. Sharpe
1.252
Mkt beta
0.67
AUM
US$659M
MER
0.40%
Valuation
97
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 +0.13
HML
diff +0.04
RMW
diff +0.08
CMA
diff -0.00
UMD
diff -0.13
Why This Pair Matches
Exposure level
78
Exposure shape
99
Mkt beta diff
0.14
Rel. Sharpe diff
0.127
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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