Why Is The IPO Market Struggling? Here's What Active Managers Have To Say

Strong returns in U.S. stocks, particularly over the past two plus years, have led investors to question the relative lack of companies going public via the IPO process — as well as the potential implications for the IPO market in the long term. According to active equity managers, a combination of increased public market regulation, a reduced pipeline of potential offerings following the prior boom, the rising role of large private asset managers in capital raising, and near-term uncertainty surrounding government policy are all contributing factors. At Russell Investments, we think investors benefit from taking a long-term view.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2025

Tech IPOs Poised For Return To Pre-Pandemic Normalcy In 2025

The new year is poised for a resurgence in tech IPOs, as lower interest rates and an investor shift to small- and mid-cap companies combine to create a more welcoming market for debuts. The current environment presents the most favorable conditions for the recovery of IPOs in the past three years. The S&P 400 Midcap Index and the S&P 600 Index have outperformed the S&P 500 Index since the US election Nov. 5.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2024

ESML: Proving That Ethics Is Not A Drag In Small Caps

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF implements an environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) strategy focused on small companies. ESML is well diversified across sectors and holdings. Its fundamental metrics are a bit inferior to the small cap benchmark Russell 2000, but performance since inception is significantly better.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2024

Differences Among iShares' ESG ETFs

How the largest ETF issuer's funds differ on ESG criteria.

ETFcom • Nov 17, 2021

A Top Rated Small-Cap ESG ETF

Key Takeaways iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF (ESML) earns a five-star rating from CFRA based on its low risk and high reward potential relative to US Core Equity peers. The portfolio consists of many appealing stocks based on our fundamental analysis, including Quanta Services (PWR) and Williams-Sonoma (WSM).

ETF Trends • Mar 31, 2021

Small-Caps Surge: What Now In 2021?

Positive vaccine news boosted hopes for an economic reopening in 2021, which flipped market signals, and small caps and value stocks rallied strongly in November. The Russell 2000 Index, a gauge of U.S. small-cap equity performance, delivered some of the strongest gains in its history.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2020

The Many Shades of ESG Integration: A Survey of U.S. Equity ESG ETFs

By Komson Silapachai & Emma Harper An investor searching through ESG ETF options could easily face decision paralysis. Along with the tremendous growth of ESG ETF assets to over $25 billion in 2020, the number of ESG ETFs has also exploded to roughly 125 in 2020, up from a handful a few years ago.

ETF Trends • Dec 10, 2020

ESG ETFs Stand Tall Amid Pandemic: Will They Fail Post Crisis?

Greater exposure to the high-flying tech stocks have made ESG ETFs a winner this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 20, 2020