SMMD
+5.89 · +8.07%
$78.92 · BATS

iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) ETF Analysis | Small Blend

iShares · USA
AUM:$2.4B
#– of – in Small Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 23.3% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.15% — among the lowest available for this category.

What is SMMD?

The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents. The underlying index measures the performance of the small- to mid-capitalization sector of the U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
SMMD delivered 23.3% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.15% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 50.7% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$2.4B
Expense Ratio0.15%
Dividend Yield1.22%
Holdings491
Inception DateJul 2017
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProvideriShares
Beta1.23
CategorySmall Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+12.7%
1Y
+25.3%
3Y
+62.9%
5Y
+45.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in SMMD 5 years ago, it would have grown to £14,579 — a gain of £4,579.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

SMMD delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearSMMD
2026 YTD+19.7%
2025+12.0%
2024+12.7%
2023+18.4%
2022-18.9%
CAGR 4yr+4.9%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +8.8%Worst year: -18.9% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
12.5%
Low
Momentum
+1.9%
30-day change
Support Level
90.60
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.