Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF or iShares Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF the Better Fund in 2026?

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF has a much lower expense ratio of 0.07% compared to 0.18% for iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF outperformed on a one-year total return basis, but Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF has delivered higher growth over the last five years Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF is heavily concentrated with over 50% of assets in the technology sector, while the iShares fund is more diversified across industrials and healthcare

The Motley Fool • Jul 25, 2026

Small Caps Challenge Momentum Factor's Throne

The momentum risk factor has been leading the field in recent history, but there are signs that a rotation may be underway, based on a set of ETFs through yesterday's close (July 20). After a long run of relatively weak small-cap results, the recent strength for these shares raises the possibility that a leadership rotation may be developing.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Invesco (RZG) vs. iShares (IJT): Which Small Cap Growth ETF Is the Better Buy?

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio and higher assets under management (AUM) than Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF. Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF delivered a higher 1-year total return but experienced a steeper maximum drawdown over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 6, 2026

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