Diversifying The S&P 500: SMMD's Design Beats VXF

The iShares Russell 2500 ETF offers superior risk-adjusted returns and diversification compared to the popular Vanguard Extended Market ETF. SMMD trades at a lower P/E and P/B, provides a higher yield, and has less concentration risk and lower drawdowns than VXF. While VXF boasts lower fees and greater liquidity, its broader exposure includes more speculative micro-caps, increasing volatility and risk.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

Actively Managed TMSL Outperforms SMIDcap Benchmarks

SMIDcap stocks may hold particular appeal for investors this year, given large- and megacap concentrations in major indexes. The T. Rowe Price Small-Mid Cap ETF (TMSL) is worth consideration, given its outperformance within the category.

ETF Trends • Feb 7, 2025

Final Trades: Danaher, AbbVie, Paramount & more

The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Feb 9, 2023