Schwab (SCHA) vs. iShares (IJR): Which Small Cap ETF Should Investors Buy?

Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF has a lower expense ratio of 0.04% compared to iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF's 0.06%. While iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 641 stocks, Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF provides broader exposure with 1,706 holdings.

The Motley Fool • Jun 11, 2026

A Barbell Approach To Passive Income As Inflation Roars Back To Life

Inflation relentlessly erodes purchasing power, making dividend growth essential for income investors to maintain real income. A barbell strategy—combining moderate-yielding dividend growth stocks/ETFs and 6.5%+ yielding investment grade preferreds—offers both growth and current income. AI-driven capex by large-cap S&P 500 firms is powering economic growth and masking weakness among lower-income consumers.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 6, 2026

3 Key Differences Between the Vanguard and iShares Small-Cap ETFs

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF has a lower expense ratio and holds a significantly larger number of stocks than iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF. iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF delivered higher total returns over the last year but Vanguard Small-Cap ETF leads in five-year growth.

The Motley Fool • Jun 5, 2026

Small-cap stocks are rallying, but here's why Wells Fargo says its better to sell than buy

The Russell 2000 is beating the S&P 500 this year, but that outperformance is masking a disturbing trend of falling earnings estimates

Market Watch • May 28, 2026

As Small-Cap Outperformance Continues, These 2 ETFs Provide Exposure

The eye-catching performance of some of the world's largest stocks has led to them becoming fixtures in investors' portfolios. Whether that exposure comes via market-cap-weighted funds or direct ownership, the stocks' collective gains have overshadowed the roughly 2,500 other U.S.-listed stocks that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the S&P 500.

MarketBeat • May 21, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs May Be Prepping For A Comeback Investors Are Still Ignoring: Here Are Four You Can Start With

Small-cap stocks are beginning to outperform again, but ETF investors remain overwhelmingly focused on mega-cap technology and AI trades — a disconnect some strategists believe could create an opportunity in overlooked parts of the market.

Benzinga • May 18, 2026

IJR Vs. SPY: The Small-Large Valuation Gap Has Closed

We see a few factors to diminish iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF's (IJR) alpha potential relative to the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY). IJR's valuation gap relative to SPY has largely disappeared in the past few months due to price changes and EPS updates. The updated rate outlook also points to far higher odds of rate hikes in the near future.

Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2026

Navigating the Small-Cap ETF Disconnect

There has been a visible disparity between the performance of U.S. small-caps and U.S. large-caps so far this year. What hasn't been too visible is a lot of investor interest in the action.

ETF Trends • May 13, 2026

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

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

Is John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 11/08/2017, the John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026