abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF

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Market cap $37.3M

abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF gained (gross of fees) but underperformed the Russell 2000 Index. Sector wise, healthcare and materials were the Fund's main underperforming sectors. Conversely, the consumer discretionary and financials sectors were the largest outperforming sectors. US small caps ended the quarter higher but generated a lower return than the broader US equities asset class.

The abrdn Focused U.S. Small Cap Active ETF  outperformed the Russell 2000 Index, driven by strong performance in consumer discretionary, information technology, and healthcare sectors, despite underperformance in industrials and communication services. Notable stock performers included Brinker International, Q2 Holdings, and Workiva, while Live Oak Bancshares, Amicus Therapeutics, and Materion lagged. The US Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 bps twice, but future cuts are expected to slow due to economic resilience and potential inflationary pressures.