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Hotchkis & Wiley SMID Cap Diversified Value Fund(HWSM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HWSM
10/28/2026: HWSM (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
HWSM is an actively managed ETF that provides targeted exposure to U.S. small- and mid-cap value stocks through fundamental research. Its primary strength lies in Hotchkis & Wiley’s dedicated value management expertise, which distinguishes it from passive benchmarks. It serves as a tactical portfolio diversifier for investors looking beyond large-cap growth. Primary risks include higher price volatility, inherent liquidity constraints in SMID-cap markets, and a higher expense ratio compared to index funds. It is best suited for long-term investors who prioritize active security selection and have a higher risk tolerance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The fund focuses on value characteristics rather than aggressive growth metrics. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Value-oriented strategies often contrast with momentum-based investment styles. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund is specifically designed for investors seeking undervalued securities in the SMID-cap space. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While value stocks may pay dividends, the primary goal is capital appreciation rather than yield. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small- and mid-cap equities are inherently more volatile than large-cap or fixed-income assets. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term oriented individual who believes in active fundamental analysis and seeks to tilt their portfolio toward small- and mid-cap value equities.
Suitability
The fund is best suited for long-term investors willing to tolerate market volatility in exchange for potential active alpha generation.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Small- and mid-cap stocks generally experience higher price swings than the broader market. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The fund is subject to general equity market downturns which can disproportionately affect SMID-caps. |
| Concentration | Medium | Active selection may lead to sector or stock concentrations that differ from index allocations. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Higher expense ratios associated with active management require consistent outperformance to justify costs. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Smaller companies can be harder to trade during periods of market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Value investing involves buying companies undergoing challenges, which presents inherent business risks. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
HWSM experiences higher historical volatility typical of small and mid-cap equity investments.
Market Risk
The fund is highly sensitive to broad market sentiment and factors specifically impacting small and mid-sized companies.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | Small-Cap Equities | 55 | Small-cap stocks offer higher growth potential but carry increased volatility and liquidity risks. |
| Market capitalization | Mid-Cap Equities | 40 | Mid-cap stocks provide a balance between the growth of small-caps and the stability of large-caps. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | A small cash position is maintained for liquidity and to facilitate opportunistic trading. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 4.51% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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