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Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Diversified Emerging Mkts Over the Last Year
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| 67.8% | Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) |
| 59.4% | Pacific NoS Global EM Equity Active ETF (GEME) |
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Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF Overview
Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF (EMSC) is an actively managed International Equity Diversified Emerging Mkts exchange-traded fund (ETF). Sophus Capital launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of small-capitalization equity securities issued by companies in emerging markets. Under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the fund’s net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested in equity securities of small-capitalization emerging market companies. The fund is non-diversified.
About Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF (EMSC)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.20 years: Maria Freund (2026) and Michael Reynal (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF has 127 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 17.3% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF has 98.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% There is 98.0% 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). Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF has 1.7% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $42 million in total assets, which is below the $3 billion average for the Diversified Emerging Mkts 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.
EMSC 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 Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Diversified Emerging Mkts category. Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF has an expense ratio of 0.85%, which is 64% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. 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. Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 44% for the Diversified Emerging Mkts category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF returned -7.6%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Diversified Emerging Mkts category had an average return of -3.0%. 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.
Sophus Capital Emerging Mkt Sm Cp ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 2.41% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
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EMSC 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 |
|
| EMSC Return (NAV) | -7.6% | na | na | na | na | na |
| EMSC Return (Price) | -9.5% | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 1.902% | na | na | na | na | na |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts Avg | -3.0% | 3.0% | 31.9% | 16.6% | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| EMSC Grade (NAV) | F | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -4.6% | na | na | na | na | na |
| EMSC Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
EMSC Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| EMSC Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| EMSC Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts Avg | 17.1% | 29.2% | 6.7% | 12.8% | -18.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 18.2% | -14.6% | 33.7% | 10.9% |
| EMSC Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 43 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 43 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.85% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.2 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.2 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Freund Maria (2026), Reynal Michael (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 127 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 17.3% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 98.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 98.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.3% |
| Cash: | 1.7% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Sophus Capital |
| Phone Number: | 215-330-4476 |
| Website: | www.valueshares.com |
| Inception Date: | May 20, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.85% (Rating: High) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.52% |
