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FESM vs SMOX

Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Core ETF vs Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF

FESM

Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Core ETF

Annual cost

0.28%

Fund size

$5.0B

SMOX

Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.75%

Fund size

$59M

Key differences

  • FESM costs 0.47% less per year.
  • FESM is significantly larger than SMOX — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • FESM follows a index enhanced strategy; SMOX uses active selection.
  • FESM has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

FESMSMOX
Annual cost (TER)0.28%0.75%
Fund size (AUM)$5.0B$59M
Since20072025
Dividend yield0.55%
Asset classequityequity
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex enhancedactive selection
CAGR 1Y+50.7%N/A
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y18.90%
Max drawdown-26.93%-7.75%

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