Investors looking beyond crowded mega-cap trades may find growth opportunities in a new ETF, which focuses on high-growth small- and mid-cap disruptors tied to secular trends.

Virtus Investment Partners broadened its actively managed ETF suite with the launch of the Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (NYSE:SSMG), adding another strategy to its multi-manager platform, Virtus ETF Solutions. The fund marks the firm's 26th ETF and underscores its push to scale differentiated active strategies within the ETF wrapper.

Managed by Silvant Capital Management, the ETF targets long-term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of U.S. small- and mid-cap equities. The strategy leans on bottom-up fundamental research to identify companies benefiting from secular tailwinds or company-specific catalysts, with a focus on disruptive business models, strong profitability, and sustainable earnings growth—rather than traditional growth-style labels.

Key Features of the Virtus Silvant Small/Mid Growth ETF (SSMG):

  • Part of Virtus' expanding actively managed ETF platform, now comprising 26 funds
  • Invests in approximately 70–90 U.S. small- and mid-cap stocks
  • Focus on companies with disruptive products, durable growth drivers, and strong fundamentals
  • Bottom-up, high-conviction stock selection approach
  • Flexible mandate that can include names outside traditional "growth" classifications
  • Built-in risk controls with adaptability across market cycles

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