Thrivent International Small Cap ETF (TISC) is an exchange-traded fund managed by Thrivent ETF Trust that seeks long-term capital appreciation through exposure to international small-cap equities. The fund concentrates at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small companies outside the United States, with the adviser focusing primarily on international smaller-cap issuers that align with international small-cap classifications published by recognized benchmarks, and it aims to provide exposure to diversified growth opportunities across developed and emerging markets.
Main products and services
Thrivent International Small Cap ETF offers publicly traded ETF shares that provide access to a diversified portfolio of international small-cap equities; the fund’s investment objective and strategies emphasize long-term growth; administration and custody services are provided through Thrivent ETF Trust and its affiliated entities; periodic fund operations include daily pricing, trading on major exchanges, and shareholder services such as account maintenance, performance reporting, and tax documentation.
Latest major changes
The fund has undergone administrative and structural updates within Thrivent’s ETF lineup, including name and strategy refinements to align with Thrivent’s broader shift toward value-oriented and growth-oriented ETF offerings; recent filings indicate name changes, revised investment focus, and the introduction of additional international small-cap product offerings within the Thrivent ETF Trust framework; strategic alignment with Thrivent’s push to expand its ETF suite through conversions and new launches in late 2025 and early 2026.
Industry context and strategy
Thrivent International Small Cap ETF operates in the international small-cap equity space, targeting non-U.S. markets with smaller company issuers. It serves institutional and retail investors seeking diversified exposure to international growth opportunities, including developed European and Asian markets and select emerging markets. The fund is positioned alongside Thrivent’s broader family of ETFs that span international small- and mid-cap segments, providing an integrated set of equity solutions for global allocation.
Geographic and corporate structure
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Thrivent Financial and its affiliated Thorn entities oversee the ETF Trust structures that manage and administer the fund, with sub-advisory and custody relationships supporting daily operation, compliance, and reporting. While the fund specifically targets international small-cap opportunities, Thrivent’s corporate framework emphasizes client-focused investment solutions and ongoing product development within its ETF platform.
Founding and corporate relationships
Thrivent International Small Cap ETF benefits from Thrivent’s history as a diversified financial services organization offering investment products, insurance, and wealth management solutions. The fund is part of the Thrivent ETF Trust family, with ongoing governance and oversight by Thrivent’s fund management and compliance teams, and it operates alongside other Thrivent ETFs within Thrivent’s broader asset-management ecosystem.