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

Should iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (ISCG) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (ISCG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 28, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 16, 2026

Investing in Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG's Lower Fees or SLYG's Higher Dividend?

ISCG charges a lower expense ratio but has a slightly lower dividend yield than SLYG. ISCG posted a much higher one-year return but experienced a notably deeper five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

ISCG vs. RZG: How Do These Small Cap ETFs Measure Up to One Another?

ISCG charges a much lower expense ratio and holds about 970 stocks, offering broader diversification than RZG RZG outperformed ISCG over the past five years, but ISCG led on one-year total return as of Jan. 9, 2026 ISCG tilts more toward industrials and technology, while RZG leans heavily on healthcare and financial services CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

Small-Cap ETFs Set to Outperform After Fed Rate Cuts

Small caps tend to outperform as falling borrowing costs are a tailwind. These companies rely more on debt than their larger-cap peers.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 19, 2024

ISCG: Soft Quality, Elevated Volatility, Sluggish Performance

ISCG is a passively managed investment vehicle focused on small-cap stocks with appealing growth characteristics. Since the index change in 2021, ISCG's results have been lackluster as it has underperformed small-cap peers and the market has proxied with IVV. Neither its growth nor its value and quality characteristics are appealing enough.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2024

ISCG: Nothing Special Among Small-Cap Growth Funds

iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF is a "me-too" fund that doesn't differentiate itself much from other small-cap growth ETFs. ISCG provides targeted access to small-cap domestic stocks that are projected to grow at an above-average rate compared to the market. The fund has a low expense ratio and offers diversification with 1,000 individual holdings, but investing in ISCG carries risks due to its focus on small-cap companies and sensitivity to market fluctuations.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 1, 2024

Small Businesses Most Confident Since 2021: ETFs in Focus

There is a growing sense of optimism among small business owners, signaling resilience and adaptability in the face of economic headwinds.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 28, 2024

ISCG: Gap To Catch-Up To The General Rally

The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF has not participated in the recent rallies of the US market and other market segment indices. ISCG is a mid and small-cap ETF, with a focus on tech and growth sectors in somewhat similar magnitude to the broad index. ISCG also has the benefit of best-in-class expense ratios, in addition to the possibility of catching up to the broader indices.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 8, 2024

Are the Tables Turning for Small-Cap ETFs?

Though small-cap stocks underperformed the mega-cap stocks this year, things could turn in favor of the pint-sized stocks now.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2023