ALPS O'Shares US Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF

OUSM

Market cap $896M

The ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) made its debut on 12/30/2016, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

In the early stages of 2026, small-cap stocks are one of the most resurgent asset classes. Equities residing in the small-cap value box are making significant leadership contributions.

Macroeconomic conditions for 2026 may seem a little bit shaky, but one area where advisors and investors might find great opportunities is actually within small-caps.  Sure, this is likely not the first year that folks are hearing that small-caps might start threatening to outperform their large-cap counterparts.

One of the most discussed themes in the early stages of 2026 has been the resurgence of small-cap stocks and the related ETFs, including those with exposure to value stocks. Widely followed gauges of smaller stocks are easily outpacing the large-cap S&P 500 since the start of the year.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 30, 2016.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market, the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 12/30/2016.

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 30, 2016.

For all the talk about small-cap struggles, major gauges tracking those equities have put together impressive showings over the past 90 days. In some cases, they've notched double-digit gains.

Making its debut on 12/30/2016, smart beta exchange traded fund ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

With some help from the Federal Reserve's September rate cut, small-cap stocks appear to be finding a groove. Finally. For the 90 days ending October 9, the widely followed Russell 2000 Index returned more than 10%.