Should Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on March 3, 2005.The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $583.48 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.Why Small Cap ValueWith more potential comes more risk, and small cap companies, with market capitalization below $2 billion, epitomizes this way of thinking.While value stocks have lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, they also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. When you look at long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets. But in strong bull markets, growth stocks are more likely to be winners. CostsCost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts if all other fundamentals are the same.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.36%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsETFs offer a diversified exposure and thus minimize single stock risk but it is still important to delve into a fund's holdings before investing. Most ETFs are very transparent products and many disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector -- about 50.4% of the portfolio. Consumer Discretionary and Industrials round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Spartannash Co (SPTN) accounts for about 1.93% of total assets, followed by Marinemax Inc (HZO) and Genworth Financial Inc (GNW).The top 10 holdings account for about 14.88% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskXSVM seeks to match the performance of the S&P 600 HIGH MOMENTUM VALUE INDEX before fees and expenses. The S&P 600 High Momentum Value Index is composed of securities with strong value characteristics selected from the Russell 2000 Index.The ETF has gained about 3.96% so far this year and is up about 7.17% in the last one year (as of 08/14/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $44.22 and $60.64.The ETF has a beta of 1.07 and standard deviation of 22.6% for the trailing three-year period. With about 122 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.AlternativesInvesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, XSVM is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.The iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (IWN) and the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF has $11.46 billion in assets, Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF has $31.09 billion. IWN has an expense ratio of 0.24% and VBR charges 0.07%.Bottom-LineRetail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Boost Your Portfolio with Our Top ETF InsightsZacks' exclusive Fund Newsletter delivers actionable information, top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, straight to your inbox every week.Don’t miss out on this valuable resource. It’s free!Get it now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM): ETF Research ReportsThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks