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Add Diversification As SMID-Cap ETF TMSL Celebrates Milestone 

BY | ETF Database
06/23/2026 | 27 VIEWS
Concentration risk has emerged as a dominant threat to portfolios this year. Even as geopolitical tensions show signs of cooling under a potential U.S.-Iran deal, market crowding remains a top concern. While mega-cap stocks have earned their place in investor portfolios, the growing appetite for diversification is opening the door for active small- and mid-cap strategies like TMSL to make their case.Key Takeaways: The active SMID-cap ETF TMSL recently hit its three-year ETF milestone, building on a 71% return since its inception, as per YCharts. The fund takes a bottom-up approach to investing, using fundamental research metrics to identify stocks. Its combined strategy makes a strong case for a core plus offering. The T. Rowe Price Small-Mid Cap ETF (TMSL B+) celebrates its three-year anniversary of operation this month. Traditionally, ETFs experience a surge of interest at this particular milestone, as it provides a meaningful track record of performance data.  For TMSL, that performance has been notable. The strategy has significantly outperformed the Russell 2500 Index over the last three years, returning 71.7% over the period, according to YCharts. The index, by comparison, returned 64.2% on a total return basis.  The fund, managed by T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Jodi Love, launched on June 14th, 2026. The strategy charges a 55 basis point fee to actively invest in small- and mid-cap stocks. Using T. Rowe Price’s fundamental research capabilities, the portfolio selects names with strong performance records even when facing headwinds. Specifically, the active small-company ETF applies a bottom-up approach to portfolio construction. The fund applies both growth and value heuristics while evaluating individual stocks. Love and her team look at metrics such as book value, cash flow, and sales, while assessing overall attributes like earnings quality, stability, and relative valuation.  What kind of stocks can investors expect to find within TMSL? According to ETF Database data, the top holdings include names such as SanDisk Corporation (SNDK). Founded in 2024, the flash storage company has returned 43.2% over the last month, according to YCharts, and represents some of the upside available outside of the heavyweight AI hyperscalers.  See more: T. Rowe Price Adds Active Dynamic Allocation ETF Managed by David Giroux All points considered, the active ETF presents an intriguing opportunity for investors looking to diversify when added in a core plus strategy, TMSL offers clear upside potential that forward-thinking investors should note. For more news, information, and analysis, visit our Active ETF Content Hub.

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