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Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Mid-Cap Blend Over the Last Year
| 58.8% | Castellan Targeted Equity ETF (CTEF) |
| 53.8% | Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF (CSD) |
| 43.0% | Counterpoint Quantitative Equity ETF (CPAI) |
| 40.8% | Optimize Strategy Index ETF (OPTZ) |
| 37.3% | Tema U.S. Manufacturing & Reshoring ETF (WELD) |
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Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF Overview
Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF (CZA) is a passively managed U.S. Equity Mid-Cap Blend exchange-traded fund (ETF). Invesco launched the ETF in 2007.
The investment seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the Zacks Mid-Cap Core Index (the "underlying index").
The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its total assets in securities that comprise the underlying index, as well as American depositary receipts ("ADRs") that represent securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is composed of 100 securities that Zacks selects from a universe of mid-capitalization securities including common stocks, master limited partnerships ("MLPs"), ADRs, real estate investment trusts ("REITs") and business development companies ("BDCs").
About Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF (CZA)
There are 3 members of the management team with an average tenure of 7.52 years: Peter Hubbard (2018), Michael Jeanette (2018) and Pratik Doshi (2020). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: Russell 3000 TR USD index with a weighting of 100% and Zacks Mid Cap Core TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF has 102 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 19.3% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the U.S. Equity ETF group. Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF has 10.7% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 89.3% There is 10.7% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF has 0.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $190 million in total assets, which is below the $4 billion average for the Mid-Cap Blend category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
CZA Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Mid-Cap Blend category. Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF has an expense ratio of 0.69%, which is 53% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a D. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 140%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 84% for the Mid-Cap Blend category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF returned 2.6%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Mid-Cap Blend category had an average return of -1.6%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF has a trailing yield of 1.37%, which is above the 0.85% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 13.5%, 0.5 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 20.1% over the past year (grade of C), 13.0% over the past three years (grade of D) and 7.8% per year over the past five years (grade of D) and 10.6% per year over the past 10 years (grade of F).
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CZA Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| CZA Return (NAV) | 2.6% | 7.5% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 7.8% | 10.6% |
| CZA Return (Price) | 2.7% | 7.6% | 20.3% | 13.0% | 7.8% | 10.6% |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.059% | -0.123% | -0.240% | -0.072% | -0.038% | -0.023% |
| Mid-Cap Blend Avg | -1.6% | 4.4% | 20.8% | 14.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| CZA Grade (NAV) | A | A | C | D | D | F |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 4.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% | -1.8% | -1.0% | -1.0% |
| CZA Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
CZA Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| CZA Return (NAV) | 13.5% | 8.2% | 12.2% | 7.0% | -5.9% | 27.3% | 0.3% | 32.3% | -8.8% | 21.7% | 15.8% |
| CZA Return (Price) | 12.6% | 9.3% | 12.1% | 7.0% | -5.9% | 27.4% | 0.4% | 32.3% | -8.9% | 21.9% | 15.6% |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.070% | 0.137% | -0.005% | -0.003% | 0.005% | 0.004% | 0.039% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | -1.2% |
| Mid-Cap Blend Avg | 14.0% | 10.6% | 16.1% | 16.9% | -14.4% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 27.4% | -9.1% | 19.1% | 14.8% |
| CZA Grade (NAV) | C | D | F | F | A | A | F | A | C | A | C |
| +/- Category | -0.5% | -2.5% | -3.9% | -9.9% | 8.5% | 4.0% | -15.2% | 5.0% | 0.4% | 2.6% | 1.0% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.78 |
| R-Squared: | 55% |
| Standard Deviation: | 13.8% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.88 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Below Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.12 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 1.4% |
| Total Assets: | $ 190 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 190 Mil |
| Turnover: | 140.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.69% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | Russell 3000 TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 8.3 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 7.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hubbard Peter (2018), Jeanette Michael (2018), Doshi Pratik (2020) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 102 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 19.3% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 10.7% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 89.3% |
| Foreign Stock: | 10.7% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.1% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Invesco |
| Phone Number: | 800-983-0903 |
| Website: | www.invescopowershares.com |
| Inception Date: | April 2, 2007 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.69% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.45% |
