Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core ETF (FSCC) Performance
FSCC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.4% total return
- Since first price
- +32.1% since 2024
FSCC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FSCC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.1% | −1.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.8% | −4.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.3% | +2.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.1% | +12.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.4% | +13.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJul 31, 2024 | +32.1% | +31.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: FSCC vs SPY
From Jul 31, 2024: FSCC grew to $13,208, SPY to $14,159.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FSCC returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+15.3%), worst 2025 (+15.3%). 2026 is year to date.
FSCC annual returns table
| Year | FSCC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.1% | −11.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.3% | −24.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
FSCC largest drawdowns
Now 9.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | −27.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | 4 months | 8 months |
| Jun 30, 2026 | −11.4% | Oct 19, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 4 months so far |
| Jan 22, 2026 | −11.1% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FSCC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +13.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.55 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.95 |
| Best month | +13.7% |
| Worst month | −7.2% |
| Best 12 months | +46.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.8% |
| Positive months | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
FSCC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 16 | +3.8% | +16.7% | +46.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FSCC performance overview
Federated Hermes MDT Small Cap Core ETF (FSCC) returned +13.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 31, 2024 it has returned +32.1%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −27.2%, from Dec 4, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 18.8% a year.
Related: FSCC chart, FSCC holdings, FSCC dividends. See the FSCC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FSCC performance FAQ
What is the FSCC return over the past year?
FSCC returned +13.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in FSCC be worth?
$10,000 invested in FSCC at its first recorded close on July 31, 2024 would be worth about $13,208 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of FSCC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −27.2% between December 4, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on August 13, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is FSCC?
Over the past history FSCC had an annualized volatility of 18.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.55 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).