SYZ vs. SMCP

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) and AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF (SMCP).

SYZ and SMCP are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SYZ is an actively managed fund by Lazard. It was launched on Oct 29, 2021. SMCP is a passively managed fund by AlphaMark Advisors that tracks the performance of the Actively Managed. It was launched on Apr 20, 2015.

Performance

SYZ vs. SMCP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) and AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF (SMCP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SYZ vs. SMCP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SYZ Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF	-3.22%
SMCP AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF	0.00%

Returns By Period

SYZ

• 1D: 0.97%
• 1M: -4.39%
• YTD: 4.39%
• 6M: 5.48%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SMCP

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

SYZ vs. SMCP - Expense Ratio Comparison

SYZ has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is lower than SMCP's 0.90% expense ratio.

SMCP

AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF

SYZ

Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF

Return for Risk

SYZ vs. SMCP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF (SYZ) and AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF (SMCP). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SYZ	SMCP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.59	—	—

Dividends

SYZ vs. SMCP - Dividend Comparison

SYZ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.16%, while SMCP has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM
SYZ Lazard US Systematic Small Cap Equity ETF	0.16%
SMCP AlphaMark Actively Managed Small Cap ETF	0.00%

Drawdowns

SYZ vs. SMCP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SYZ drawdown since its inception was -8.00%, which is greater than SMCP's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SYZ and SMCP.

Drawdown Indicators

	SYZ	SMCP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-8.00%	0.00%	-8.00%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-4.39%	0.00%	-4.39%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.45%	0.00%	-2.45%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SYZ	SMCP	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	16.92%	0.00%	+16.92%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	16.92%	0.00%	+16.92%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.92%	0.00%	+16.92%