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iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

IJR tracks a market-cap-weighted index of primarily small-cap US stocks. The S&P Committee selects 600 stocks representing about 3% of the publicly available market.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

Large-Cap stocks have powered ahead to the point where small-caps now offer a higher dividend yield. The small-cap space is most commonly associated with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. Declining borrowing rates should benefit small companies to an outsized degree, especially given their reliance on bank debt.

Small Caps Yielding Higher, Positioned Better For Declining Rates

Launched on 05/22/2000, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.

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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

NVIDIA

Logan Kane discusses incorporating behavioral finance into investing, emphasizing the importance of quality over junk investments. He highlights the Capitalism Distribution study, showing that a small percentage of stocks drive market gains.

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SPDR Portfolio Small Cap ETF

In recent weeks, investors started pouring significant money into small-cap stocks. The move came after years during which the Street shunned the names because it believed they were not attractive in an era of high interest rates.

The 3 Best ETFs to Buy for the Small-Cap Revival

Small cap stocks are struggling compared to large cap peers, with Apple Inc. worth more than the entire small cap market combined. Small cap ETFs are vulnerable in the stock market, with signs indicating they may lead the broader market down. The IJR small cap ETF is showing signs of weakness in technical charts, potentially indicating further downside risk.

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iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

KKR (KKR), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and GoDaddy (GDDY) will enter the S&P 500, replacing Robert Half (RHI), Comerica (CMA) and Illumina (ILMN).

ETFs in Focus on the Upcoming S&P 500 Shake-Up

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

As the three major bourses are hovering near record highs, investors are rotating to areas like utility and the small-caps, which are cheap and undervalued.

Leverage the Power of Utilities & Small-Caps With These ETFs

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF

Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF

Small-cap stocks are back in vogue with a powerful rally in May. It is outperforming the large-cap brethren as investors flocked to cheap and undervalued segments of the market.

5 ETFs Leading the Small-Cap Rally

Small-cap indexes like the Russell 2000 face challenges due to a growing number of unprofitable companies. Some funds avoid these issues through profitability screens. Chief among these is iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF. Although the IJR fund has outperformed since inception and trades with a heavily discounted valuation, some of its peers seem stronger, especially AVUV.

IJR: Good Small-Cap Index ETF, But Better Choices Out There

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF

Small cap stocks are trading at a historically wide discount to large caps. One prominent Wall Street analyst thinks small caps could soar 50% in 2024 in a big "catch-up" trade.

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Acrivon Therapeutics Inc

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF

Mineralys Therapeutics Inc

NEXTracker Inc

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF

Despite the case for small caps, it is recommended to sell the Russell 2000 and related ETFs due to negative alpha and seasonal factors.

What To Buy After You Sell The Russell 2000

The recent US equities rally has been historic, but small caps have underperformed. The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is a low-cost, diversified option for exposure to small caps. Technical indicators suggest a bullish setup for IJR, with potential for a breakout and strong rally.

IJR: It May Be Time To Shine For Small Caps

Some AI-related stocks have created dispersion among US small-cap ETFs. iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has flat performance so far in 2024 but offers an attractive valuation and potential upside based on a very low PEG ratio. The fund sports a diversified portfolio with exposure to growing segments of the economy, but also carries risks of cyclical exposure.

Small Caps Stall, But IJR's Valuation Remains Compelling

Alerian MLP ETF

BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF

SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

iShares Gold Trust Micro

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

Advisors got educated about ETFs and ETF experts got to show off their knowledge. What could be more enjoyable than that for an ETF nerd?

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ALPS Barron's 400 ETF

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF

Vanguard Financials ETF

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Given the current market environment, we have highlighted some investing strategies that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors.

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The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has outperformed large caps amid the drop in bond yields since October, and the recent pullback provides another relative value opportunity. The S&P 600 Small Cap Index trades in the 5th percentile relative to the S&P 500 using a basket of valuation metrics going back to 1995. The rise in one-off earnings losses and a sharp increase in share issuance in the small-cap index are potential risks to watch.

IJR: Another Opportunity To Switch To Small Caps

JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

Growing optimism among U.S. small-business owners will lead to strong momentum in the small-cap space.

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Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF

January Effect is a seasonal increase in stock prices due largely to year-end tax considerations. For investors seeking to capitalize on this opportunity, small-cap ETFs could be solid pure plays.

5 Small-Cap ETFs to Play the January Effect

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has outperformed the Russell 2000 and S&P 500. Small-cap companies have the potential for high returns but also higher volatility. The ETF tracks the SP Small Cap 600 index and includes profitable smaller companies with positive earnings.

IJR: This Small Cap ETF Makes Alpha

ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF

Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF

VanEck Vectors Biotech ETF

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

PIMCO Active Bond ETF

Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF

Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF

Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF

Global X Genomics & Biotechnology ETF

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF

Invesco Dynamic Building & Construction ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

Good morning, VettaFi Voices! We are a week out from the VettaFi 2024 Market Outlook Symposium on December 14, which will feature a range of ETF industry leaders discussing their expectations for different areas of the financial markets and the economy in 2024.

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Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

Decent U.S. GDP growth, a less-hawkish Fed, upbeat holiday season sales, cheaper valuation of small-caps and potential M&A activities should drive small-cap ETFs higher in 2024.

Are Small-Cap ETFs Poised to Surge in 2024?

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

Small-cap stocks have performed poorly this year, with the S&P 600 only gaining just over 4% compared to the S&P 500's 20% YTD gain. Small-cap stocks have been impacted by declining earnings, with S&P 600 earnings expected to fall by 14% this year.

Small-Caps Are Due For A Comeback In 2024

Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF

Decent U.S. GDP growth, a less-hawkish Fed, upbeat holiday season sales, cheaper valuation of small-caps and potential M&A activities should drive small-cap ETFs higher in the winter months.

Why to Buy Small-Cap ETFs for Winter Months?

The recent rally in small-cap stocks, coupled with encouraging inflation data and valuation discrepancies, indicates a potentially favorable environment for investors in this sector.

Small-Cap Rally in the Cards at Year-End & Beyond? ETFs in Focus

The small cap ETF has rebounded from key lows due to dovish Fed comments and weak jobs data. Small caps may be reversing their underperformance compared to large caps as their valuation discount exceeds previous extremes. There are risks to earnings from high real yields and slowing economic growth, but IJR should outperform cash and the broader market.

IJR: The Lows May Be In For Small Caps

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