IJR: Appreciating The Value Of Small Caps In A Mega Cap-Dominated Market

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has delivered over 1,080% total return since inception and remains the largest small-cap ETF. Despite recent underperformance versus large caps, IJR's lower valuations and sector diversification present a compelling long-term entry opportunity. Small caps like IJR may benefit disproportionately from AI-driven efficiency gains, potentially leveling the playing field with large caps.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2026

IJR: Small Caps Are More Appealing After The Drawdown

IJR, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, offers diversified exposure to U.S. small caps with attractive current valuations versus large caps. Small caps have already absorbed much of the financing pressure from higher rates, making IJR compelling even without imminent rate cuts. Recent outflows and a drawdown position IJR attractively, with the ETF trading near its 200-day moving average and at a significant valuation discount.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 2026

Investor Interest in U.S. Equity ETFs Slowed in September

September saw the influx of dollars into U.S. ETFs continue, despite the fact that the year had already surpassed the record level seen in all of 2025, with another three months yet to go for 2026. With $1.5 trillion in inflows bringing the total AUM for U.S.-listed ETFs to $16.

ETF Trends • Oct 8, 2026

Should iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on May 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.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 14, 2026

SPSM vs IJR: Which Small-Cap ETF Offers Better Value?

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF provides a more affordable entry point with a 0.03% expense ratio. iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is significantly larger and more established, managing $110.3 billion in assets since its launch in 2000.

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

Institutional Investors Favor IWM Over IJR or VB. Should You?

Institutional money continues to flow through iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) as the preferred small-cap vehicle because it offers the deepest liquidity, tightest spreads, and the largest listed options and futures ecosystem in the category, even though it is neither the cheapest nor the best performer.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 30, 2026

IJR: Profitable Small Caps Outperforming, More Upside Likely

IJR (S&P SmallCap 600 ETF) remains a buy, supported by compelling valuation and broadening earnings growth. IJR trades at 15.6x P/E with an 11% long-term EPS growth rate, yielding a PEG just above 1.4x. Despite historically weak August–October seasonality, technicals are strong with $133 support and $169 upside potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 27, 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

Diversified Portfolios Show Resilience Amid Escalating Iran War

With the Iran war escalating, the conflict is again getting harder to ignore, which strengthens the case for maintaining a globally diversified portfolio. Energy prices are rising again, and the specter of elevated inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes is once more a risk factor on the march.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 20, 2026

8 Small Stocks Soar So Explosively You'll Forget About The 'Mag 7'

It's been easy to get entranced with the largest S&P 500 stocks. But there's a shift worth noticing to smaller stocks.

Investors Business Daily • Jul 16, 2026