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 • Oct 21, 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

IJT: Beating Peers For 3 Years, But No Long-Term Edge

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF holds 300+ U.S. small caps with growth characteristics, tracking the same index as SLYG and VIOG. IJT is well diversified across sectors and holdings. It has lagged its parent index since 2000, but outperformed in 2024. IJT has also outperformed its competitors for 3 years, but long-term return is average.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 11, 2024

Navigate 2024 Tax Plans With Strategic ETF Investments

With both presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, proposing distinct tax plans, look at areas to navigate the landscape strategically.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2024

With New Inflation Data, Consider Small Cap Growth Options

New GDP numbers are indicating that the economy may be slowing down faster than folks expected. Thursday's release from the Commerce Department shows that 1Q24 GDP increased at an annualized rate of 1.3%.

ETF Trends • May 30, 2024

Love small cap stocks? IJT is a good alternative to the IWM ETF

Small cap stocks have continued to underperform the market this year. The closely-watched iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) ETF has jumped by just 0.7% this year while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has soared by over 10.4%.

Invezz • May 30, 2024

IJT: This Growth Strategy Has Vulnerabilities Worth Addressing

The core idea of IJT is to offer exposure to the S&P 600 constituents with growth and momentum characteristics. This is not a perfectionist strategy, so undervalued SMID names might qualify as well. While having a substantial footprint in healthy EPS growth stories, IJT's portfolio nonetheless has issues on the growth front, with something to criticize about quality and value.

Seeking Alpha • May 25, 2024

IJT: Small-Cap Growth Looks Interesting Now

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF offers a cost-effective option for growth-focused investors with $5.7 billion in assets under management. Small-cap growth stocks have the potential for outsized returns due to rapid growth and reinvestment of earnings. The fund's diverse holdings and competitive expense ratio make it worth considering for investors seeking high-growth potential in the small-cap sector.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 3, 2024

Small-Caps Are Due For A Comeback In 2024

Small-cap stocks have performed poorly this year, with the S&P 600 only gaining just over 4% compared to the S&P 500's 20% YTD gain. Small-cap stocks have been impacted by declining earnings, with S&P 600 earnings expected to fall by 14% this year.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 8, 2023

IJT: Interest Rate Risks Are Unsupportive Of Growth Style

IJT targets U.S. small caps capable of delivering strong sales, EPS growth, and momentum, selected from the S&P 600 index. Nevertheless, upon deeper inspection, IJT is a mid-cap-heavy fund despite its small-cap focus; in the current iteration, it is overweight in IT (18.8%), industrials (18.5%), and financials (15.4%).

Seeking Alpha • Mar 11, 2023