- Issuer
- Harbor
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $5M
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
EPSB Performance Chart
Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) is up 21.1% since the beginning of the year. EPSB is currently trading at $27 per share.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) has returned 21.08% so far this year and 31.95% over the past 12 months.
Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF
- 1D
- 0.82%
- 1M
- 3.39%
- YTD
- 21.08%
- 6M
- 20.24%
- 1Y
- 31.95%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
EPSB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 2025, EPSB's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.
Historically, 86% of months were positive and 14% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, EPSB closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was May 12, 2025 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -2.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.73% | 4.86% | -5.45% | 9.79% | 0.15% | 3.10% | 21.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.82% | 3.20% | 1.44% | 3.55% | 0.59% | -1.49% | 1.33% | 1.39% | 14.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF has an annualized alpha of 7.10%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.55 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 02, 2025.
- This ETF captured 76.56% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -51.44%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 7.10% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.55, 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
- 7.10%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.55
- Upside Capture
- 76.56%
- Downside Capture
- -51.44%
Expense Ratio
EPSB has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EPSB ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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 Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) 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.
| EPSB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.46 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.35 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.80 | 2.66 | +1.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.89 | 11.86 | +1.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF provided a 1.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.13% | 1.36% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Harbor SMID Cap Core 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 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
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.
Loading charts...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Harbor SMID Cap Core 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 Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF was 8.46%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 13 trading sessions.
The current Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF drawdown is 0.62%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -8.46%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.24%Nov 2025 | 24d | 20d | 1mo 14dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.74%Oct 2025 | 3d | 14d | 17dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.09%May 2026 | 12d | 7d | 19dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.63%Aug 2025 | 14d | 2d | 16dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EPSB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.46% | -56.78% | +48.32% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.46% | -9.10% | +0.64% |
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 | -0.62% | -2.49% | +1.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.54% | -10.72% | +9.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.49% | 2.03% | +0.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with EPSB
Add Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with EPSB