History Says This Could Be the Smartest Growth ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Growth stocks and ETFs have been some of the market's best performers over the past several years. But the biggest gains have come from the large- and mega-cap stocks.

The Motley Fool • Sep 27, 2026

Should iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Mid Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2026

Small Caps Challenge Momentum Factor's Throne

The momentum risk factor has been leading the field in recent history, but there are signs that a rotation may be underway, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (July 20). After a long run of relatively weak small-cap results, the recent strength for these shares raises the possibility that a leadership rotation may be developing.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Will Micro Caps Steal The Momentum Factor's Performance Crown?

Momentum continues to stand out as the dominant equity risk factor since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28. The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF has soared more than 32% since the initial attacks on Iran—an extraordinary gain compared with the rest of the field.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 30, 2026

IJK: A Good Option To Diversify Away From Large-Cap Growth

I recommend the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF as a Buy for investors seeking mid-cap growth exposure with attractive risk-reward dynamics. IJK offers strong historical outperformance versus large- and small-cap indices, with a 16.1% YTD gain and a gold Morningstar medalist rating. The fund is diversified, industrials-heavy, and trades at a lower forward PE (22.18) than peers, benefiting from capital spending and power infrastructure trends.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026

StyleBox Update: The One Surprise Is Small Cap Growth And Value Starting To Roll

Smallcaps - both growth and value - have started to outperform. Given the move in the Russell, I thought more energy would be in the index, but the sector is less than 5% of the index.

Seeking Alpha • May 31, 2026

IJK: A Core Mid-Cap Growth ETF Is Outperforming, A Solid Alternative To Large-Cap Growth

iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF earns a Buy rating, benefiting from investor rotation to mid-cap growth due to cheap valuations and robust earnings momentum. IJK outperforms both large-cap growth and peer mid-cap growth ETFs year-to-date, driven by strong performance in technology and industrials sectors. Mid-cap growth enjoys tailwinds from anticipated Fed rate cuts, lower valuations (sub-20x forward P/E), and broad sector participation, including industrials, healthcare, and real estate.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 19, 2026

Style Box Update: Small-Cap Value Outperforming Small-Cap Growth - Hasn't Happened Since 2022

For the first time since 2022, “value” has started to outperform “growth,” and it's started in the small-cap asset class. “Growth” has smoked “value” for the last 12 quarters in terms of total return, and growth beat value across all three asset classes (large, mid and small-cap) for those 12 quarters until this last quarter of 2025.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 7, 2026

High-Beta Stocks Take The Lead For Equity Risk Factors In 2025

The Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB) is up a sizzling 27.3% year to date. SPHB targets the stocks in the S&P 500 with the highest sensitivity to market movements, or beta, over the past 12 months.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2025

IJK: Mitigating Factors For The Mid-Cap Trump Trade

Trump's presidency is expected to benefit the iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF due to protectionist measures favoring US industrials over Chinese competition. Though inflationary pressures from Trump's other policies, including deportation of illegal immigrants, could increase labour costs and impact sectors dependent on homebuilding and contractor demand. Renewable energy initiatives may suffer under Trump, but oil and energy sectors, comprising 6% of the ETF explicitly and also a source of industrial demand, could see a boost.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 6, 2024