# Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) (EPSB): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Harbor · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2025-05-01

The Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) is an investment vehicle under the umbrella of the Harbor ETF Trust. Its primary objective is to generate lasting, comprehensive investment gains by strategically deploying capital into the stocks and equity instruments of American small- and mid-capitalization (SMID cap) firms. This actively managed fund strives to offer diversified access to enterprises within the SMID cap segment that exhibit robust underlying business models and significant growth potential. EPSB's shares are publicly traded on NYSE Arca, allowing for continuous buying and selling at...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $26.21 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Assets Under Management | $7.2M |
| NAV | $26.17 |
| Holdings Count | 58 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.18% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.31 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Irregular |
| 52-Week Range | $21.39 – $28.31 |
| Beta | 0.65 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.3093 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-19
- Pay date: 2025-12-24

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does EPSB invest in?

The Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) is an investment vehicle under the umbrella of the Harbor ETF Trust. Its primary objective is to generate lasting, comprehensive investment gains by strategically deploying capital into the stocks and equity instruments of American small- and mid-capitalization (SMID cap) firms. This actively managed fund strives to offer diversified access to enterprises within the SMID cap segment that exhibit robust underlying business models and significant growth potential. EPSB's shares are publicly traded on NYSE Arca, allowing for continuous buying and selling at market-determined prices, which may, at times, diverge from the fund's net asset value (NAV). It represents an effective and liquid option for individuals looking to gain exposure to the U.S. SMID cap equity market.

### What is the expense ratio of EPSB?

Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) (EPSB) charges an expense ratio of 0.88%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is EPSB?

Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) (EPSB) manages $7.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is EPSB actively managed or an index fund?

EPSB is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (EPSB's is 0.88%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was EPSB launched?

Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) (EPSB) launched in May 2025 and is managed by Harbor.

### How has EPSB performed?

EPSB's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does EPSB pay a dividend?

Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) (EPSB) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.18%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does EPSB pay dividends?

Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB) pays dividends Irregular. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is EPSB's dividend yield?

EPSB's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.18%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is EPSB's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for EPSB was 2025-12-19. The next ex-date typically follows Irregular; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will EPSB's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.88% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does EPSB charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from EPSB's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does EPSB cost more than a fund like VOO?

EPSB is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.88%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether EPSB's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to EPSB?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as EPSB (0.88%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/epsb
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/epsb/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/epsb/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/epsb/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/epsb/peers

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