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iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

IJS tracks an index of small-cap US stocks. The index uses three factors to select value firms from the S&P 600.

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 07/24/2000.

Should iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) Be on Your Investing Radar?

IJS offers cheap exposure to undervalued small-cap U.S. stocks. Small-cap value stocks are well-positioned to outperform given the expectation of a market with increasing risk appetite. IJS has shown long-term outperformance against alternatives such as small-cap growth and large-cap value, but it has underperformed RWJ, a similar ETF with a different weighting approach.

IJS: Rethinking The Approach To Small-Cap Value Exposure

Small-caps have been outperforming since July, signaling a potential long-term shift towards small-cap stocks. Consider investing in the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF for exposure to undervalued US small-cap equities. The IJS ETF has a well-diversified portfolio with holdings in sectors like Financials, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary, offering potential for future growth.

IJS: The Time May Be Now

Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF

VictoryShares Small Cap Free Cash Flow ETF

VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF

While large-cap growth stocks continue to lead the market, advisors are looking for alternatives such as small-cap value funds. One of the more popular ETFs this year has been the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF).

Under-the-Radar Small-Cap Cash Flow ETF

Global X Cloud Computing ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

We have highlighted five ETFs from different zones that have plunged the most so far this year but have a solid Zacks ETF Rank.

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iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF focuses on undervalued US small-cap stocks using three key sub-metrics - earnings yield, book value to price, and sales yield. We highlight how IJS compares poorly relative to the largest offering in this space - VBR. Despite its inferiority to VBR, we highlight a few reasons why IJS could still be pursued.

IJS: Not The Best Option In This Space, But Still Offers Some Promise

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF

SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF

WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund

These top-ranked ETFs underperformed the S&P 500 in Q1 of 2024. However, these ETFs have strong potential to rebound in the coming days.

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The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF warrants a hold rating due to recent underperformance and stronger options available. Vanguard's Small-Cap Value ETF has better long-term performance, lower expense ratio, and a higher dividend yield than IJS. IJS lacks strong holdings and may continue to lag behind peer funds, particularly VBR.

IJS: 3 Reasons To Consider Small-Cap Value, But This Isn't My #1 Pick In Funds

iShares Core S&P Small Cap 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

Small-cap value ETF IJS has outperformed large-cap growth ETF SPYG since 10/27, indicating a rotation from growth to value and from large-cap to small-cap. IJS has $6.55B in net assets, a 1.60% yield, and a YTD total return of 4.51%. Factors supporting the investment thesis for IJS include favorable business conditions for small-cap stocks, a sustained uptrend since October, and a market sentiment shift towards value and small-cap stocks.

IJS: Small-Cap Value Likely To Outperform (Technical And Intermarket Analysis)

Small cap stocks have struggled this year as money flows into mega-cap tech stocks, but there may be potential in small cap value. The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF is completing a long consolidation and could see a significant bounce heading into year-end. IJS is a cheap and liquid fund that invests in small cap stocks with strong value characteristics, and it tends to perform well during periods of value rotation.

IJS: It May Be Time To Consider Small Cap Value

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iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund

WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund

Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

The greenback has been hovering around a two-month high.

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WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Earnings Fund

The WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund invests based on its internal index: WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Index, with an earnings bent. The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF invests based on the popular S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index.

EES Vs. IJS: Earnings Strategy Matches Value In Small-Cap Compare

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

Investors often use index-based style-driven ETFs to support their asset allocation. Despite my efforts, expense ratio is often the most important factor used when choosing an ETF.

Chart of the Week: Small-Cap Value ETFs Are Built Differently

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF holds almost 500 small caps with value characteristics. The IJS ETF is well-diversified across sectors and holdings.

IJS: Value ETF Outperforming Competitors In The Last 12 Months

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

Share prices appear unaffected as passive ETF and mutual fund stakes hit 19%, analysis says.

Passive Funds' Ownership of US Stocks Soars

Alerian MLP ETF

Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF

Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Commerce ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

Dimensional US Small Cap ETF

Goldman Sachs Activebeta U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation ETF

iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF

Procure Space ETF

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

Small-cap ETFs have started the year hot relative to other investment factors, whether thanks to their valuations or their ability to be nimble. Today, the VettaFi voices gather around the water cooler to talk about how best to understand small-caps and peel back some of the misconceptions around the asset class.

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Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF

The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF invests based on the S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index. The Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF invests based on the S&P SmallCap 600 High Momentum Value Index.

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Should iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETF (IJS) Be on Your Investing Radar?

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF claims to give you exposure to the size and value premium. The expense ratio is low and enticing.

IJS: Lacking The Small-Cap Value Premium

IJS is a value ETF picking stocks in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Financials and industrials weigh 39.4% of the portfolio.

Small Cap Value ETFs: IJS Is Lagging AVUV In 2022

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iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF

iShares S&P 500 Value ETF

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF

iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

Vanguard U.S. Liquidity Factor ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield (VYM) is the top performer for US equity factors, but in 2022 that translates to a relatively modest loss. Value stocks are also doing relatively well in 2022, posting the lightest factor losses after VYM.

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Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

SPDR Gold Trust

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Gold Trust

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

S&P 500 and total stock market ETFs amassed maximum assets in the third quarter of 2022.

ETF Asset Report of Third-Quarter 2022

Since the June 30 update, growth has outperformed value across the large, mid and small-cap asset classes. Looking at the annual returns, the performance premium for large-cap growth for the 5, 10 and 15 year time frames is still pretty sizable.

StyleBox Update: Growth Has Outperformed Value Since June 30 '22

VYM has certainly suffered so far in 2022, but the ETF's nearly 13% year to date haircut compares favorably against the broad stock market's 22.6% tumble via SPY. Momentum for the factor funds, unsurprisingly, is deeply negative.

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