Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF Q3 2025 Commentary (EPSB)

Harbor Capital Advisors 51 Follower s Follow 5 Share Save Play ( 15min ) Comments Summary The Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF offers investors a fundamental approach to SMID-cap investing, grounded in deep research and delivered through a flexible, actively managed ETF structure. In the third quarter of 2025, the Harbor Small/Mid Cap Core returned 5.67% (NAV), underperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2500® Index, which returned 9.00%. Performance was impacted in part by underweights to Health Care and Utilities, two of the top three performing sectors in the benchmark. We believe one of the more significant structural headwinds was the portfolio's underweight to Non-earners, which represented roughly 17% of the index. Recent market volatility has created opportunities to invest in high-quality businesses trading below intrinsic value, particularly where short-term uncertainty has overshadowed durable earnings power. sankai/E+ via Getty Images Recent market volatility has created opportunities to invest in high-quality businesses trading below intrinsic value, particularly where short-term uncertainty has overshadowed durable earnings power. - Ernest Partners LLC Market in Review During the quarter, macroeconomic conditions This article was written by Harbor Capital Advisors 51 Follower s Follow Harbor Capital is an asset manager focused on curating an intentionally select suite of active ETFs that they believe have the potential to produce compelling, risk-adjusted returns within a portfolio. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by Harbor Capital, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use Harbor Capital's official channels.

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