Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF vs. iShares Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF. iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF focuses on small-cap stocks with industrials and technology as leading sectors.

The Motley Fool • Sep 9, 2026

Growth ETF Showdown: Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF vs. iShares Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF

Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF is significantly more affordable with an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.18% for iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF. iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF has delivered a higher 1-year total return of 23.0% and offers a larger dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Sep 2, 2026

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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 31, 2026

SLYG vs IJT: Which Small-Cap Growth ETF Wins?

State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF and iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF both launched in 2000 and target small-cap stocks with high growth potential. State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF has a lower expense ratio of 0.15% compared to 0.18% for the iShares fund.

The Motley Fool • Aug 17, 2026

Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF or iShares Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF the Better Fund in 2026?

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF has a much lower expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.18% for iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF outperformed on a one-year total return basis, but Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF has delivered higher growth over the last five years Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF is heavily concentrated with over 50% of assets in the technology sector, while the iShares fund is more diversified across industrials and healthcare

The Motley Fool • Jul 25, 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

Invesco (RZG) vs. iShares (IJT): Which Small Cap Growth ETF Is the Better Buy?

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio and higher assets under management (AUM) than Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF. Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF delivered a higher 1-year total return but experienced a steeper maximum drawdown over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 6, 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

Small Cap ETFs: How IWO and IJT Compare on Costs and Holdings

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF manages $15.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) and carries a higher expense ratio than iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF has historically demonstrated lower volatility and a significantly smaller maximum drawdown than its counterpart iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF provides heavier concentration in the technology and healthcare sectors while tracking a broader small-cap index

The Motley Fool • Jun 29, 2026

Vanguard's VONG or iShares' IJT: Which Growth ETF Should Long-Term Investors Choose?

Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF provides a lower cost structure than iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF. iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF emphasizes smaller firms across industrials and technology while Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF focuses on mega-cap tech stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jun 20, 2026