SEI Select Small Cap ETF (SEIS) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SEIS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SEIS
SEIS charges 0.55% annually. There are 42 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 188.20B | Jan 2004 | SEIS vs VB | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.03% | 17.00B | Jul 2013 | SEIS vs SPSM | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 22.23B | Nov 2009 | SEIS vs SCHA | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 282.21M | Jun 2004 | SEIS vs ISCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | 109.63B | May 2000 | SEIS vs IJR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEIS
SEIS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 57 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | — | Jun 2025 | SEIS vs RB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | 1.37B | May 2007 | SEIS vs FYX | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | 94 | 684.65M | Dec 2023 | SEIS vs SFLO | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 94 | 61.48M | Mar 2015 | SEIS vs ROSC | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 94 | 3.05B | Jan 2022 | SEIS vs AVSC |
Top Performing SEIS Alternatives (YTD)
SEIS is at 15.72% YTD. There are 58 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 56.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 56.19% | 1.35B | Nov 2008 | SEIS vs TNA | |
| Victoryshares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF | 30.25% | 684.65M | Dec 2023 | SEIS vs SFLO | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 30.08% | 334.88M | Feb 2017 | SEIS vs ISMD | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 29.71% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | SEIS vs ASCE | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 28.12% | 1.37B | May 2007 | SEIS vs FYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEIS
SEIS has 19.41% 1-year volatility. There are 64 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.56% | — | Jun 2025 | SEIS vs RB | |
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 9.73% | 288.96M | Sep 2016 | SEIS vs SMMV | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 10.58% | 1.37B | Apr 2019 | SEIS vs RYLD | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.73% | 35.21M | Apr 2020 | SEIS vs HSMV | |
| CresAlta Small & Mid-Cap ETF | 11.65% | 88.99M | May 2026 | SEIS vs CVSM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEIS
SEIS has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.18%. There are 56 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -2.09% | — | Jun 2025 | SEIS vs RB | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | -6.29% | 1.37B | Apr 2019 | SEIS vs RYLD | |
| Hypatia Women CEO ETF | -6.96% | 5.55M | Jan 2023 | SEIS vs WCEO | |
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -7.02% | 288.96M | Sep 2016 | SEIS vs SMMV | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.16% | 106.31M | May 2020 | SEIS vs SIXS |
Other ETFs from SEI
The 8 most viewed SEI ETFs shown here include SEIV, SEIM, SELV and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI QiM U.S. Large Cap Value Active ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 96 | 20.90% | 956.28M | May 2022 | SEIS vs SEIV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 17.03% | 989.57M | May 2022 | SEIS vs SEIM | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | Low Volatility | 59 | 7.06% | 168.13M | May 2022 | SEIS vs SELV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Quality Factor ETF | Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities | 44 | 7.10% | 473.26M | May 2022 | SEIS vs SEIQ | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | Multistrategy | — | 6.99% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | SEIS vs QALT | |
| SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 71 | 22.69% | — | Oct 2024 | SEIS vs SEEM | |
| SEI Select International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 72 | 13.69% | — | Oct 2024 | SEIS vs SEIE | |
| SEI High Yield Bond & Alternative Credit ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 1.03B | Jan 1995 | SEIS vs LEND |
Often Compared With SEIS
Investors most often compare SEIS with EPSB, SCDS, CSB. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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