Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SMIG

What does SMIG invest in?

The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that invests in U.S.-listed equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies. Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in small- and mid-capitalization companies. The equity securities held by the fund must be listed on a U.S. exchange and may include common stocks of U.S. companies, American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”).

What is the expense ratio of SMIG?

Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SMIG?

Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG) manages $1.13B 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 SMIG actively managed or an index fund?

SMIG is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (SMIG's is 0.60%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was SMIG launched?

Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (SMIG) launched in August 2021 and is managed by Bahl & Gaynor.

How has SMIG performed?

SMIG'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.