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

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

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 13, 2025

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

Key ETF Asset Class Performance

The market ended the month of July on a down note, but the S&P 500 still ended the month with a gain of 2.3%. While domestic equities posted small gains in July, there was quite a bit of disparity among international markets.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 2, 2025

IJS: A Small-Cap Value Fund With Attractive Valuation But Underperfoming Peers

The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) offers broad diversification in undervalued U.S. small-cap stocks but underperforms in profitability and returns compared to the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. IJS's sector allocation favors financials, industrials, and consumer discretionary, with notable positions in regional banks, mortgage REITs, and niche industrial manufacturers. Despite attractive valuations and defensive positioning, IJS has lagged behind peers in total returns over the past three and five years, especially in bullish markets.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 1, 2025

IJS: High Volatility And Limited Growth Potential

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) greater higher volatility and downside risk due to its high exposure to cyclical sectors and low exposure to defensive sectors. IJS has underperformed its mid-cap and large-cap value peers over the past decade and exhibits greater price volatility with a beta ratio of 1.10. The fund's limited exposure to the technology sector weakens its long-term growth prospects, making it less attractive for investors seeking higher long-term returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2025

IJS: Rethinking The Approach To Small-Cap Value Exposure

IJS offers cheap exposure to undervalued small-cap U.S. stocks. Small-cap value stocks are well-positioned to outperform given the expectation of a market with increasing risk appetite. IJS has shown long-term outperformance against alternatives such as small-cap growth and large-cap value, but it has underperformed RWJ, a similar ETF with a different weighting approach.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 8, 2024

Under-the-Radar Small-Cap Cash Flow ETF

While large-cap growth stocks continue to lead the market, advisors are looking for alternatives such as small-cap value funds. One of the more popular ETFs this year has been the Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF).

ETF Trends • Jul 15, 2024

IJS: The Time May Be Now

Small-caps have been outperforming since July, signaling a potential long-term shift towards small-cap stocks. Consider investing in the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF for exposure to undervalued US small-cap equities. The IJS ETF has a well-diversified portfolio with holdings in sectors like Financials, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary, offering potential for future growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2024

5 Beaten-Down Top-Ranked ETFs to Buy for a Turnaround

We have highlighted five ETFs from different zones that have plunged the most so far this year but have a solid Zacks ETF Rank.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2024

IJS: Not The Best Option In This Space, But Still Offers Some Promise

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF focuses on undervalued US small-cap stocks using three key sub-metrics - earnings yield, book value to price, and sales yield. We highlight how IJS compares poorly relative to the largest offering in this space - VBR. Despite its inferiority to VBR, we highlight a few reasons why IJS could still be pursued.

Seeking Alpha • May 10, 2024