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MMSC
+2.46 · +10.85%
$25.11 · NYSE ARCA

First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) ETF Analysis | Small Growth

First Trust · USA
AUM:$45.9M
#– of – in Small Growth ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 28.6% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.95% — above average for this category.

What is MMSC?

Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities issued by small capitalization companies. The fund's adviser considers small capitalization companies to be those companies with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, within the market capitalization range of the companies comprising the Russell 2000® Growth Index.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
MMSC delivered 28.6% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.95% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 13.4% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$45.9M
Expense Ratio0.95%
Dividend Yield0.00%
Holdings50
Inception DateOct 2021
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta1.36
CategorySmall Growth
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+10.9%
1Y
+25.3%
3Y
+73.7%
5Y
+36.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in MMSC 5 years ago, it would have grown to £13,670 — a gain of £3,670.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

MMSC delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearMMSC
2026 YTD+14.9%
2025+14.8%
2024+24.2%
2023+19.9%
2022-31.1%
CAGR 4yr+4.2%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +8.6%Worst year: -31.1% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
21.5%
Moderate
Momentum
+1.1%
30-day change
Support Level
27.76
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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