ATLASiShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.14% and the yield is 1.18%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SMMD
| Last price | $87.56 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $85.72 – $90.31 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.18% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SMMD fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $4.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.14% |
| Number of holdings | 2,484 |
| Portfolio turnover | 11% |
| Inception | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The underlying index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by approximately 2,427 of the smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund.
SMMD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Networks Inc FFIV | Technology | 0.38% |
| nVent Electric PLC NVT | Industrials | 0.39% |
| Allegheny Technologies Incorporated ATI | Industrials | 0.36% |
| Affirm Holdings Inc AFRM | Financial Services | 0.30% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc MTSI | Technology | 0.31% |
| Guardant Health Inc GH | Healthcare | 0.30% |
| US Foods Holding Corp USFD | Consumer Defensive | 0.31% |
| Tenet Healthcare Corporation THC | Healthcare | 0.28% |
| Synnex Corporation SNX | Technology | 0.31% |
| Viatris Inc VTRS | Healthcare | 0.29% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SMMD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 17.3% |
| Technology | 16.1% |
| Financial Services | 15.5% |
| Healthcare | 15.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.1% |
| Real Estate | 7.3% |
| Energy | 4.9% |
| Basic Materials | 4.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.7% |
| Communication Services | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 2.7% |
By region: North America 97.8%, Latin America 0.8%, United Kingdom 0.7%, Europe Developed 0.3%, Australasia 0.2%.
SMMD returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +18.5% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +7.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.75 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SMMD: frequently asked questions
What does SMMD invest in?
iShares Russell 2500 ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are F5 Networks Inc (0.4%), nVent Electric PLC (0.4%), Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (0.4%), Affirm Holdings Inc (0.3%), MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc (0.3%).
What is the SMMD expense ratio?
0.14% a year: about $14.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SMMD dividend yield?
1.18%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SMMD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $85.72 to $90.31 from $87.56 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SMMD performed?
Year to date +15.5%, one year +18.5%, three years +18.6% a year, five years +7.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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