MIDD.L vs. MMS.L

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

MIDD.L (iShares FTSE 250 UCITS ETF) and MMS.L (Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist) are both Europe Equities funds - MIDD.L tracks the FTSE 250 Ex Investment Trust TR GBP while MMS.L tracks the MSCI EMU Small Cap NR EUR. Both are passively managed. Both charge a 0.40% expense ratio.

Performance

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a £10,000 investment in iShares FTSE 250 UCITS ETF (MIDD.L) and Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist (MMS.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

MIDD.L is traded in GBp, while MMS.L is traded in GBP. To make them comparable, the MMS.L values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

MIDD.L

• 1D: 0.56%
• 1M: 4.32%
• YTD: 5.26%
• 6M: 7.17%
• 1Y: 13.79%
• 3Y*: 9.96%
• 5Y*: 3.14%
• 10Y*: 5.54%

MMS.L

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
MIDD.L iShares FTSE 250 UCITS ETF	5.26%	12.44%	9.37%
MMS.L Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	MIDD.L	MMS.L
Industrials	19.9%	21.8%
Financial Services	19.5%	16.9%
Consumer Cyclical	13.3%	10.9%
Real Estate	9.4%	12.8%
Technology	9.2%	10.3%
Basic Materials	6.6%	5.9%
Consumer Defensive	6.1%	1.7%
Communication Services	5.9%	3.0%
Healthcare	4.4%	7.7%
Utilities	3.0%	3.4%
Energy	2.5%	5.6%

Return for Risk

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

MIDD.L

MIDD.L Risk / Return Rank: 30
MIDD.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
MIDD.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
MIDD.L Omega Ratio Rank: 31
MIDD.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 25
MIDD.L Martin Ratio Rank: 29

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares FTSE 250 UCITS ETF (MIDD.L) and Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist (MMS.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	MIDD.L	MMS.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.10	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.67	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.19	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.19	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	MIDD.L	MMS.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.10	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.33	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.48	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MIDD.L	MMS.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-51.66%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.54%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-16.92%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-29.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-41.60%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.77%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-8.76%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.28%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MIDD.L	MMS.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.92%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.27%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.49%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	15.27%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.54%	—	—

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both MIDD.L and MMS.L have an expense ratio of 0.40%.

Dividends

MIDD.L vs. MMS.L - Dividend Comparison

MIDD.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.43%, while MMS.L has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MIDD.L iShares FTSE 250 UCITS ETF	3.43%	3.56%	3.05%	3.17%	2.76%	2.01%	1.51%	2.72%	3.07%	2.80%	2.67%	2.80%
MMS.L Lyxor MSCI EMU Small Cap (DR) UCITS ETF - Dist	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, MIDD.L or MMS.L?

Both ETFs have the same 0.40% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, MIDD.L or MMS.L?

MIDD.L and MMS.L have the same expense ratio: 0.40% per year.

What is the main difference between MIDD.L and MMS.L?

MIDD.L tracks FTSE 250 Ex Investment Trust TR GBP, while MMS.L tracks MSCI EMU Small Cap NR EUR. They also come from different issuers: iShares and Amundi.