iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

IJS

Market cap $6.67B

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 July 24, 2000.

The market ended the month of July on a down note, but the S&P 500 still ended the month with a gain of 2.3%. While domestic equities posted small gains in July, there was quite a bit of disparity among international markets.

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.

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.

The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) offers broad diversification in undervalued U.S. small-cap stocks but underperforms in profitability and returns compared to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. IJS's sector allocation favors financials, industrials, and consumer discretionary, with notable positions in regional banks, mortgage REITs, and niche industrial manufacturers. Despite attractive valuations and defensive positioning, IJS has lagged behind peers in total returns over the past three and five years, especially in bullish markets.

Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) greater higher volatility and downside risk due to its high exposure to cyclical sectors and low exposure to defensive sectors. IJS has underperformed its mid-cap and large-cap value peers over the past decade and exhibits greater price volatility with a beta ratio of 1.10. The fund's limited exposure to the technology sector weakens its long-term growth prospects, making it less attractive for investors seeking higher long-term returns.

Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

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.

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.