Zacks Small/Mid Cap ETF (SMIZ) belongs to the Mid 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 SMIZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SMIZ
SMIZ charges 0.56% annually. There are 52 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 218.80B | Jan 2004 | SMIZ vs VO | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 0.03% | 18.14B | Nov 2005 | SMIZ vs SPMD | |
| Schwab US Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 14.91B | Jan 2011 | SMIZ vs SCHM | |
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 1.64B | Jun 2004 | SMIZ vs IMCB | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.05% | 93.70B | Dec 2001 | SMIZ vs VXF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SMIZ
SMIZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 27 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 93 | — | Jun 2025 | SMIZ vs CTEF | |
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 89 | 226.12M | Dec 2006 | SMIZ vs CSD | |
| Optimize Strategy Index ETF | 89 | 239.89M | Apr 2024 | SMIZ vs OPTZ | |
| Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF | 87 | 366.29M | Nov 2023 | SMIZ vs CPAI | |
| iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 83 | 536.81M | Jun 2009 | SMIZ vs EPU |
Top Performing SMIZ Alternatives (YTD)
SMIZ is at 16.17% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.32%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 37.32% | 226.12M | Dec 2006 | SMIZ vs CSD | |
| Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 34.60% | — | Jun 2025 | SMIZ vs CTEF | |
| Optimize Strategy Index ETF | 29.14% | 239.89M | Apr 2024 | SMIZ vs OPTZ | |
| Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF | 27.31% | 366.29M | Nov 2023 | SMIZ vs CPAI | |
| Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | 21.55% | 1.70B | Feb 2018 | SMIZ vs VFMO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SMIZ
SMIZ has 17.76% 1-year volatility. There are 65 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | 8.76% | 426.50M | Feb 2018 | SMIZ vs VFMV | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | 9.74% | 101.68M | May 2003 | SMIZ vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | 9.74% | 95.10M | May 2003 | SMIZ vs PWC | |
| ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF | 10.25% | 185.97M | May 2020 | SMIZ vs SIXL | |
| Indexperts Quality Earnings Focused ETF | 11.02% | 34.97M | Dec 2024 | SMIZ vs QIDX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SMIZ
SMIZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.51%. There are 58 ETFs in the Mid Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF | -6.00% | 426.50M | Feb 2018 | SMIZ vs VFMV | |
| RiverNorth Patriot ETF | -6.25% | 3.97M | Feb 2022 | SMIZ vs FLDZ | |
| SRH U.S. Quality ETF | -6.31% | 170.62M | Oct 2022 | SMIZ vs SRHQ | |
| Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF | -6.45% | 101.68M | May 2003 | SMIZ vs BMVP | |
| Invesco Dynamic Market ETF | -6.45% | 95.10M | May 2003 | SMIZ vs PWC |
Other ETFs from Zacks
The 3 most viewed Zacks ETFs shown here include ZECP, GROZ, QUIZ and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $262M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacks Earnings Consistent Portfolio ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 8.66% | 262.00M | Aug 2021 | SMIZ vs ZECP | |
| Zacks Focus Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | 7.20% | — | Dec 2024 | SMIZ vs GROZ | |
| Zacks Quality International ETF | Actively Managed, Foreign Large Cap Equities, Global Equities | — | 8.28% | 39.36M | Aug 2025 | SMIZ vs QUIZ |
Often Compared With SMIZ
Investors most often compare SMIZ with BUZZ, USVM, SPMO. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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