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- Harbor ETF Trust (Harbor Small Cap Explorer ETF - QWST) operates as an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies, defined as those with market capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2500 Index at the time of purchase; under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus borrowings for investment purposes in such small-cap securities, principally common stocks, employing a multi-strategy, multi-manager approach through subadvisors selected by Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.. The ETF, part of Harbor ETF Trust's lineup of actively managed funds curated from boutique managers, targets U.S. small-cap equities across various sectors with a focus on proprietary quantitative models to identify institutional accumulation and intrinsic value opportunities; it features an expense ratio of 0.80% and commenced operations on April 26, 2023.. Headquartered at 111 South Wacker Drive, 34th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606, Harbor ETF Trust, established as a Delaware statutory trust, provides geographic focus on U.S. markets through its small-cap equity segment, serving institutional and retail investors seeking active small-cap exposure.. In a significant operational change, Harbor Capital Advisors announced the liquidation of the Harbor Small Cap Explorer ETF (QWST) in July 2023, with creation orders ceasing after market close on August 22, 2023, delisting ahead of market open on August 23, 2023, and full liquidation shortly thereafter, reflecting a strategic decision to streamline the firm's ETF offerings amid challenges in achieving scale.. This followed the fund's brief operational period post-launch, during which its portfolio shifted heavily to cash holdings (100% as of last reported data), indicating heightened volatility risks and limited diversification typical of small-cap strategies.. Harbor ETF Trust has since pursued portfolio expansion, launching multiple new ETFs in 2024 and 2025, including the Harbor Active Small Cap ETF (SMLL) in August 2024, Harbor AlphaEdge Small Cap Earners ETF (EBIT) in July 2024, Harbor Alpha Layering ETF (HOLD) in August 2025, Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM) and Harbor International Equity ETF (EPIN) in June 2025, and Harbor Osmosis International Resource Efficient ETF (EFFI) and Emerging Markets counterpart (EFFE) in late 2024/early 2025, alongside strategic alliances such as with EARNEST Partners, PanAgora, and HANetf for European UCITS entry..