Micro-Cap Blend ETF exchange-traded funds (ETF) are those ETFs which invest in the stocks of the companies which are in lowest range as per their market capitalization. Micro cap companies are the ones whose market cap is lower than a value of $300 million. These micro-cap blend ETFs form a sub-set of the larger Micro-Cap ETFs (see list), as this sub-group specifically uses the 'blend' style of investing. It is a method which mixes a group of growth and value stocks offering a single instrument to trade a diversified portfolio of value and growth stock. While the following list contains only those blend ETFs which focus on the small-cap stocks and similar investments, there are other Blend ETFs (see list) which focus on other ranges of market capitalization. The available micro-cap blend ETFs remain limited in terms of focus on global level and most are concentrating on the U.S.-based companies. However, one can find a good range of sector-specific micro-cap blend ETFs like those for financials, energy, infrastructure - or those which offer investments based on leverage or inverse style of investments. Following is the list of all 18 exchange-traded funds that FKnol has in its database for ETFs which belong to the Micro-Cap Blend category:
The Pacer U.S. Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF tracks an index of 100 companies out of the S&P Small Cap 600 Index selected and weighted by free cash flow. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Small Cap Blend Equities
VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Weighted ETF (CSA)
The VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Wtd Index ETF tracks an index composed of 500 of the largest companies domiciled in the US that are no larger than 3 billion in market capitalization. These stocks are then weighted by inverse volatility. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Monthly Dividend History
Category: Small Cap Growth Equities
VictoryShares US Discovery Enhanced Volatility Weighted ETF (CSF)
The VictoryShares US Discovery Enhanced Volatility Weighted Index ETF tracks an index of 500 US small-cap stocks, screened for positive earnings and weighted by volatility. The fund can hold up to 75% cash in market downturns. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Monthly Dividend History
Category: Small Cap Growth Equities
The IQ Chaikin U.S. Small Cap ETF tracks an equal-weighted index of small US companies selected by value, growth, technical, and sentiment factors. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Small Cap Blend Equities
First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund (FDM)
The First Trust Dow Jones Select Micro Cap ETF tracks an index of U.S.-listed stocks in the bottom two market-cap deciles. Only stocks that meet fundamental and liquidity thresholds are included in the index. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Small Cap Blend Equities
The First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDex ETF tracks an index of securities pulled from the S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index that are rescreened and weighted based on a tiered process. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Small Cap Value Equities
Stocks of very small, that is - micro-cap companies are eligible for investments in the micro-cap blend ETFs. The blend strategy may include stocks of a variety of sectors for investments, or as per the objectives defined by the investment fund manager or the underlying benchmarket index which is being tracked by the exchange-traded fund.
Where do Micro-Cap Blend ETFs Invest?
A long list of companies and different financial instruments exist where the Micro-Cap Blend exchange-traded funds may invest the money collected from the ETF investors. Below is a small sample of companies whose stocks may qualify for investment by Micro-Cap Blend ETFs, though there can be many more businesses and financial instruments where these ETFs can park the capital for returns:
▶ Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT): FCPT is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and leasing of restaurant properties. The Company seeks to grow its portfolio by acquiring additional real estate to lease, ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR): Otter Tail Corporation, incorporated on June 17, 2009, is a holding company. The Company operates through three segments: Electric, Manufacturing and Plastics. The Company and its subsidiaries conduct business primarily ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Brady Corporation (BRC): Brady Corporation, incorporated on November 7, 1939, is a manufacturer and supplier of identification solutions and workplace safety products that identify and protect premises, products and people. The Company has ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Meridian Bioscience Inc. (VIVO): Meridian Bioscience, Inc., incorporated on June 25, 1976, is a life science company. The Company is engaged in the development, manufacture, sale and distribution of diagnostic test kits for gastrointestinal, ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ American States Water Company (AWR): American States Water Company, through its subsidiaries, provides water and electric services to residential, industrial, and other customers in the United States. It operates through three segments: ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ UNITIL Corporation (UTL): Unitil Corporation (Unitil), incorporated on September 7, 1984, is a public utility holding company. The Companys principal business is the local distribution of electricity in the southeastern seacoast and state ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History