The Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF is rated a "hold" following its September reconstitution. While momentum exposure was restored, this analysis explains its slightly weaker quality and GARP features. Historically, XSMO has beat S&P SmallCap 600 Index ETFs like IJR with similar downside risk and the odd period of significant outperformance, making its long-term appeal compelling. Still, XSMO's quality features took a measurable hit this week, as measured by margins and capital efficiency. The percentage of companies with negative margins also increased from 15% to 20%.
Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on March 3, 2005.
Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF offers efficient small-cap exposure by filtering for profitable, high-momentum companies, outperforming standard small-cap indices. XSMO's semi-annual rebalancing and sector tilts—especially toward industrials, healthcare, and IT—drive its performance but introduce concentration and timing risks. Despite a higher expense ratio (0.36%) than peers, XSMO has delivered a 280.8% total return over the past decade, far outpacing traditional small-cap ETFs.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 25,659 | $1.62M | $2.05M | $429,802.08 | 26.53% |
Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 535 | $38,471.95 | $41,938.65 | $3,466.7 | 9.01% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 161,854 | $15.15M | $12.88M | -$2.27M | -15.01% |
| TC Tyler Chaisson COMPASS CAPITAL Corp. /MA/ /ADV | 2,337 | $169,207.96 | $185,592.85 | $16,384.89 | 9.68% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 10,442 | $741,789.75 | $830,974.36 | $89,184.61 | 12.02% |
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The fund is an investment vehicle that primarily targets securities listed in the S&P SmallCap 600® Index, focusing on those with the highest "momentum score." This approach signifies the fund's strategy to concentrate its investments – at least 90% of its total assets – in components that not only are part of this index but also exhibit superior momentum characteristics according to the index provider's methodology. The index provider plays a critical role in this process, adhering to strict guidelines and procedures to compile, maintain, and calculate the underlying index, ensuring the fund's investments are aligned with its stated objectives.
Given the fund's investment strategy, its products and services revolve around the creation of a portfolio that leverages the momentum investing philosophy. This approach involves the following key offerings: