- CUSIP
- 00384X202
- Issuer
- Aberdeen
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2004
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $11M
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Performance
AFSC Performance Chart
abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF (AFSC) is up 26.0% since the beginning of the year. AFSC is currently trading at $38 per share.
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Returns By Period
abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF (AFSC) has returned 26.03% so far this year and 38.50% over the past 12 months.
abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 8.13%
- YTD
- 26.03%
- 6M
- 20.70%
- 1Y
- 38.50%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AFSC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 18, 2025, AFSC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AFSC closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -6.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.27% | 2.92% | -6.08% | 14.15% | 1.42% | 8.01% | 26.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | -6.62% | -3.63% | -2.20% | 6.29% | 2.16% | 0.25% | 5.44% | -0.35% | -1.29% | 5.47% | -2.35% | 2.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.11%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 18, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.65%) than losses (67.35%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.11% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.70, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.11%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 97.65%
- Downside Capture
- 67.35%
Expense Ratio
AFSC has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AFSC ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF (AFSC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AFSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.76 | 2.78 | +0.98 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.29 | 12.44 | +1.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF provided a 0.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.02 | $0.02 |
Dividend yield | 0.06% | 0.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF was 21.93%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -21.93%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 4mo 16d | 6mo 5dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.29%Mar 2026 | 27d | 15d | 1mo 12dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.41%Nov 2025 | 20d | 8d | 28dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.33%Oct 2025 | 21d | 14d | 1mo 5dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.13%May 2026 | 8d | 21d | 29dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AFSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.93% | -56.78% | +34.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.29% | -9.10% | -1.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.13% | -10.71% | +6.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.70% | 2.03% | +0.67% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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