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Research/U.S. Mid Cap ETF Theme Comparison/U.S. Mid CapData 2026-07-14
U.S. Mid Cap ETF Theme Comparison - aeoae

U.S. Mid Cap ETF Overview

This group currently tracks 61 ETFs, with average boundary fit 53.2% and average structure score 0.53.

Repair / MixedSECTOR PHASE

U.S. Mid Cap is showing early repair, but most members still need stronger follow-through before the group can be read as a confirmed turn.

Use this page as a filter, then verify single-ETF detail pages.

Participation
41.0%
Breakout Share
13.0%
Average Fit
53.2%

01Group Overview

Start with size, participation, breakout depth and current fit.
Tracked ETFs
61
Current snapshot
L3+
25
41.0%
Watch List
22
Middle structure
Defense Zone
14
23.0%

02Group Conclusion

Conclusion first, evidence second, ETF data third.
Main Trend
Repair / Mixed

U.S. Mid Cap is showing early repair, but most members still need stronger follow-through before the group can be read as a confirmed turn.

Direction
41.0%

Participation · Breakout Share 13.0% · Average Fit 53.2%

Action Bias
0.33

Start with higher-ranked ETFs, then verify boundary details.

03Peer Group Comparison

Compare adjacent groups on one scale.
GroupParticipationBreakoutTrend ScoreStructure FitStage
Cybersecurity100.0%100.0%0.9474.3%Mainline Expansion
Broad Commodities90.0%30.0%0.6075.2%Mainline Expansion
Oil & Gas / Energy92.0%29.0%0.5868.0%Mainline Expansion
Cloud / Software / Internet83.0%33.0%0.5658.9%Mainline Expansion
Utilities100.0%0.0%0.5058.3%Leader-Led
Agriculture / Water Resources60.0%60.0%0.5062.5%Mainline Expansion
Russell 100083.0%17.0%0.4958.2%Leader-Led
Financials / Banks64.0%32.0%0.4758.1%Mainline Expansion

04ETF Ranking and Selection

Answer which ETF deserves attention first.

05Theme Structure

Separate breadth, breakout, defense and fit.
Participation
41.0%
Breakout Share
13.0%
Defense
23.0%
Average Fit
53.2%
Score
33.2%

06ETF Comparison Module

Each ETF shows trend, stage, room, fit and ranking reason.
TickerNameTrendStageTarget RoomHistorical FitRankWhy Leading
SMIGBahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETFbullish-leaning structureL1-L2--46.4%1/13Above L3 by 0.1%, stronger group position
FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETFbullish-leaning structureL2-L3--52.6%2/13Above L3 by 0.4%, stronger group position
VOEVanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Sharesneutral structureL1-L2--33.1%3/13Structure score 0.70, higher trend rank
WTVWisdomTree U.S. Value Fundbullish-leaning structureL2-L3--50.3%4/13Above L3 by 0.2%, stronger group position
SYLDCambria Shareholder Yield ETFneutral structureL1-L2--30.8%5/13Currently in L1-L2, useful peer benchmark
MDYVState Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETFneutral structureL1-L2--31.1%6/13Currently in L1-L2, useful peer benchmark
IJJiShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETFneutral structureL1---30.4%7/13Currently in L1-, useful peer benchmark
ILCGiShares Morningstar Growth ETFbullish-leaning structureL2-L3--51.8%8/13Above L3 by 0.0%, stronger group position
USVMVictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETFneutral structureL1---33.2%9/13Currently in L1-, useful peer benchmark
IMCGiShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETFbullish-leaning structureL1-L2--48.4%10/13Above L3 by 0.3%, stronger group position

07ETF Lanes

Narrow the group before opening ETF details.

08What This Page Answers

Three frequent questions with direct answers.
Is U.S. Mid Cap strong now?

U.S. Mid Cap is currently in Repair / Mixed; participation is 41.0% and breakout share is 13.0%.

Which U.S. Mid Cap ETF should be checked first?

Start with the first ranking card, then verify boundaries, review history and liquidity on the detail page.

What should I do next?

Open a single ETF detail page and verify Daily Review, boundary prices, holdings, liquidity and fees.

1

Read rotation first

Use the rotation radar to place this group in the broader market.

Open Rotation Radar ->
2

Then check ranking

Open the higher-ranked ETF detail first.

Open Top ETF ->
3

Cross-check peers

If the group is weak, compare peers to see where strength is moving.

Back to Research ->

09Group Distribution

Trend and boundary distribution clarify structure quickly.

Trend Distribution

53.8%46.2%
Bullish
53.8%
7
Neutral
46.2%
6

Boundary Distribution

38.5%23.1%30.8%7.7%
L1-L2
38.5%
5
L2-L3
23.1%
3
L1-
30.8%
4
L3-L4
7.7%
1

10Difference Reading

Conclusion, evidence and boundary note.
Insight
  • Conclusion - U.S. Mid Cap is showing early repair, but most members still need stronger follow-through before the group can be read as a confirmed turn.
  • Evidence - Participation 41.0% · Breakout Share 13.0% · Average Fit 53.2%
  • Boundary - Compare leaders and laggards instead of treating the whole group as one state.

11ETF Comparison Matrix

Compare on one basis instead of reading one-day moves only.
TickerNameTrendZoneLinesStructure FitReviewScore
SMIGBahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETFbullish-leaning structureL1-L2346.4%0.0%0.73
FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETFbullish-leaning structureL2-L3352.6%0.0%0.71
VOEVanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Sharesneutral structureL1-L2233.1%0.0%0.70
WTVWisdomTree U.S. Value Fundbullish-leaning structureL2-L3350.3%0.0%0.70
SYLDCambria Shareholder Yield ETFneutral structureL1-L2230.8%0.0%0.70
MDYVState Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETFneutral structureL1-L2231.1%0.0%0.66
IJJiShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETFneutral structureL1-230.4%0.0%0.66
ILCGiShares Morningstar Growth ETFbullish-leaning structureL2-L3351.8%0.0%0.66
USVMVictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETFneutral structureL1-233.2%0.0%0.65
IMCGiShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETFbullish-leaning structureL1-L2348.4%0.0%0.65
FVFirst Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETFbullish-leaning structureL3-L4362.5%0.0%0.46
FPXFirst Trust US Equity Opportunities ETFbullish-leaning structureL1-347.5%0.0%0.34

1212-D Reading Frame

Read position, buffer and fit layers before the full table.
Position Layer
Average vs L3 -0.1%

Shows whether the group is only crossing the midline or already stretched far from L3.

Buffer Layer
Average vs L1 2.4%

Shows how much buffer remains above L1, which helps separate repair from stability.

Fit Layer
Average Boundary60 34.5

Shows the average historical boundary review score, a quick read on evidence quality.

TickerNameTrendLinesZoneStructure FitReviewvs L3vs L1L4 StateSamples
SMIGBahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETFbullish-leaning structure3L1-L246.4%--0.1%2.0%below trigger60
FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETFbullish-leaning structure3L2-L352.6%--0.4%2.3%below trigger60
VOEVanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Sharesneutral structure2L1-L233.1%---0.2%1.1%below trigger60
WTVWisdomTree U.S. Value Fundbullish-leaning structure3L2-L350.3%--0.2%2.1%below trigger60
SYLDCambria Shareholder Yield ETFneutral structure2L1-L230.8%100.0%-0.2%1.7%below trigger60
MDYVState Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETFneutral structure2L1-L231.1%---0.6%1.6%below trigger60
IJJiShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETFneutral structure2L1-30.4%---0.6%1.5%below trigger60
ILCGiShares Morningstar Growth ETFbullish-leaning structure3L2-L351.8%100.0%0.0%2.6%below trigger60
USVMVictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETFneutral structure2L1-33.2%100.0%-0.1%2.4%below trigger60
IMCGiShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETFbullish-leaning structure3L1-L248.4%100.0%0.3%3.3%below trigger60
FVFirst Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETFbullish-leaning structure3L3-L462.5%100.0%0.6%3.1%below trigger60
FPXFirst Trust US Equity Opportunities ETFbullish-leaning structure3L1-47.5%100.0%0.4%4.5%below trigger60

13Historical Review Frame

Combine phase-target replay, reach efficiency and boundary review in one table.
Current Phase
Average samples 3

Shows how many historical phase samples this group can replay against.

Phase Review
15/30D 7.1% / 42.9%

Shows how often targets were reached in shorter windows, a read on near-term efficiency.

Boundary Review
60D 100.0% · avg 30.3 days

Combines 60D reach rate and average days to target, a read on completion speed.

TickerNameReview SamplesHit RateAvg DaysL4 15DL4 30DL4 60DStabilityBoundary 20Boundary 60
SMIGBahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF6----------lower confidence32.035.3
FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETF6----------lower confidence29.028.4
VOEVanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares6----------moderate35.637.5
WTVWisdomTree U.S. Value Fund6----------moderate38.339.2
SYLDCambria Shareholder Yield ETF1100.0%36.00.0%0.0%100.0%moderate29.539.3
MDYVState Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETF6----------lower confidence30.533.1
IJJiShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF6----------lower confidence29.833.3
ILCGiShares Morningstar Growth ETF1100.0%32.00.0%0.0%100.0%moderate23.927.6
USVMVictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF1100.0%33.00.0%0.0%100.0%lower confidence33.735.5
IMCGiShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF2100.0%17.050.0%100.0%100.0%lower confidence31.434.3
FVFirst Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF1100.0%46.00.0%0.0%100.0%lower confidence30.838.1
FPXFirst Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF1100.0%24.00.0%100.0%100.0%lower confidence24.131.5

14Boundary Position Table

Compare close with L2/L3/L4 and read the current boundary zone.
TickerNameCloseL2L3L4Position
SMIGBahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF31.5331.3031.5031.90L1-L2
FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETF60.1759.6059.9460.40L2-L3
VOEVanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares192.62192.14193.03195.06L1-L2
WTVWisdomTree U.S. Value Fund100.4199.63100.18101.14L2-L3
SYLDCambria Shareholder Yield ETF78.3077.9478.4479.58L1-L2
MDYVState Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETF89.9589.7590.4992.20L1-L2
IJJiShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF139.88139.56140.67143.22L1-
ILCGiShares Morningstar Growth ETF115.42114.52115.41117.54L2-L3
USVMVictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF102.87102.13102.96105.09L1-
IMCGiShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF90.5189.4190.2692.07L1-L2
FVFirst Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF70.6069.6070.1670.66L3-L4
FPXFirst Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF188.36185.11187.68191.57L1-

15Research Caliber

Grouping source, comparison order and interpretation boundary.
Grouping Source

Members follow the same grouping used by the rotation radar, so this page is rebuilt as data updates.

Reading Order

Read group breadth and distribution first, then ETF lanes, boundary position and historical fit.

Interpretation Boundary

The page explains relative structure inside the group; it does not replace official disclosures or suitability checks.

Risk Note - Risk note: group strength changes quickly. Verify official disclosures, liquidity and suitability independently.