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title: "SSMG ETF Chases Breakout Growth Stocks Before They Hit The Big Leagues"
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description: "SSMG ETF targets high-growth small and mid-cap stocks using an active strategy to uncover under-the-radar investment opportunities. Launched by Virtus Investment Partners, the ETF aims for long-term capital appreciation through a concentrated portfolio of 70-90 U.S. equities, focusing on disruptive business models and strong fundamentals. This marks the firm's 26th ETF, emphasizing its commitment to differentiated active strategies within the ETF space."
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# SSMG ETF Chases Breakout Growth Stocks Before They Hit The Big Leagues

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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