The Best Small Cap Value Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Small Cap Value Equities ETFs.

Small Cap Value Equities ETFs invest in undervalued small-cap companies, offering investors exposure to stocks with lower market capitalizations and attractive valuations. These ETFs provide the potential for capital appreciation as the market recognizes the true value of these companies while also diversifying an investment portfolio. However, they may carry higher risks compared to large-cap investments.

Number of ETFs: 39
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.44%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 1.63%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 29.44%
Median Risk/Return Score: 76 / 100

39 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
ACSV	American Century Small Cap Value Insights ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Oct 14, 2025	0.49%	23.17%	—	0.80%	—
AVUV	Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.25%	24.25%	—	1.24%	84
BSMC	Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Oct 3, 2023	0.70%	14.94%	—	0.91%	73
BSVO	EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Dec 31, 2010	0.47%	26.56%	—	1.20%	87
CALF	Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Jun 16, 2017	0.59%	17.98%	—	1.16%	79
DEEP	Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Sep 23, 2014	0.80%	20.57%	8.17%	1.89%	56
DFAT	Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Jun 14, 2021	0.28%	19.42%	—	1.36%	72
DFSV	Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Feb 23, 2022	0.31%	21.27%	—	1.35%	76
DGRS	WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F...	Small Cap Value Equities, Dividend	Jul 25, 2013	0.38%	21.68%	9.66%	2.01%	62
DSMC	Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Oct 5, 2022	0.55%	18.19%	—	1.12%	54
EBIT	Harbor AlphaEdge Small Cap Earners ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Jul 9, 2024	0.29%	19.50%	—	1.67%	67
ECML	EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	May 17, 2023	0.95%	18.25%	—	1.16%	82
EPSV	Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	May 1, 2025	0.88%	28.40%	—	2.24%	85
FNK	First Trust Mid Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund	Small Cap Value Equities	Apr 19, 2011	0.70%	13.59%	9.62%	1.44%	49
FSEV	Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Apr 30, 2026	0.28%	—	—	0.27%	—
FYT	First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund	Small Cap Value Equities	Apr 18, 2011	0.72%	26.86%	10.63%	1.44%	85
IJS	iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Jul 24, 2000	0.25%	21.16%	10.09%	1.31%	80
ISCV	iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Jun 28, 2004	0.06%	16.28%	8.86%	1.84%	68
ISVL	iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa...	Small Cap Value Equities	Mar 23, 2021	0.30%	10.19%	—	3.13%	61
IWN	iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	Jul 24, 2000	0.24%	23.32%	10.17%	1.43%	86

Best Small Cap Value Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Small Cap Value Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are USVM (89) and BSVO (87). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
USVM	VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF	89	1.78B	Oct 2017
BSVO	EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF	87	1.71B	Dec 2010
IWN	iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF	86	14.48B	Jul 2000
VTWV	Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF	85	1.40B	Sep 2010
EPSV	Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF	85	6.09M	May 2025

Best-Performing Small Cap Value Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Small Cap Value Equities ETFs is AVUV (13.66%). Across the lineup, Small Cap Value Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 29.44% and an average 5-year return of 9.77%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
AVUV	Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF	13.66%	29.85B	Sep 2019
RZV	Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF	13.08%	294.67M	Mar 2006
RFV	Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Value ETF	12.74%	332.39M	Mar 2006
DFAT	Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF	11.93%	14.47B	Jun 2021
USVM	VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF	11.66%	1.78B	Oct 2017

Lowest-Cost Small Cap Value Equities ETFs

The top Small Cap Value Equities ETFs is VBR (0.05%). With an average expense ratio of 0.44%, Small Cap Value Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VBR	Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF	0.05%	67.80B	Jan 2004
ISCV	iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF	0.06%	690.49M	Jun 2004
VTWV	Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF	0.06%	1.40B	Sep 2010
VIOV	Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF	0.10%	2.00B	Sep 2010
SLYV	SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF	0.15%	4.97B	Sep 2000

Highest-Yield Small Cap Value Equities ETFs

The top Small Cap Value Equities ETFs is SCAP (7.08%). Across the lineup, Small Cap Value Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.63%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
SCAP	Infracap Small Cap Income ETF	7.08%	20.30M	Dec 2023
SMCF	Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF	3.23%	3.19M	Dec 2023
ISVL	iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa...	3.13%	316.27M	Mar 2021
EPSV	Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF	2.24%	6.09M	May 2025
MYLD	Cambria Micro And Smallcap Shareholder Yield ETF	2.11%	—	Jan 2024

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