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

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

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 29, 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

StyleBox Update: The One Surprise Is Small Cap Growth And Value Starting To Roll

Smallcaps - both growth and value - have started to outperform. Given the move in the Russell, I thought more energy would be in the index, but the sector is less than 5% of the index.

Seeking Alpha • May 31, 2026

IJT Offers Higher Yield While VBK Is More Affordable

VBK offers a lower expense ratio and higher 1-year return than IJT. IJT delivers a higher dividend yield and shallower historical drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Mar 14, 2026

IJT Plays Small-Cap Growth With Guardrails, ISCG Goes All In

ISCG charges a lower expense ratio but IJT is much larger and pays a higher dividend yield. IJT has experienced a milder maximum drawdown and slightly stronger five-year growth of $1,000.

The Motley Fool • Mar 12, 2026

Better Buy: How Small-Cap ETFs ISCG and IJT Compare on Fees, Risk, and Income

ISCG charges a significantly lower expense ratio than IJT, helping to reduce long-term costs. ISCG holds nearly three times as many stocks as IJT but has a history of volatility with a deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Feb 23, 2026

Is This Small-Cap Growth ETF a Buy After Lee Financial Scooped Up Shares Worth Nearly $8 Million?

Lee Financial added 55,677 shares of IJT; estimated trade size was $7.86 million based on quarterly average prices. Quarter-end value of the new IJT position was $7.86 million, reflecting the initial acquisition.

The Motley Fool • Jan 31, 2026

$16 Million Small-Cap Signal: Why a 113,000-Share ETF Buy Matters After a Volatile Year

TBH Global Asset Management bought 113,339 shares of IJT in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size was $16.04 million based on quarterly average prices. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $10.62 million, reflecting both new shares and stock price movement.

The Motley Fool • Jan 29, 2026