Better iShares ETF: IJJ's Mid-Cap Focus vs. ISCV's Small-Cap Stocks

IJJ holds fewer stocks and focuses on mid-caps, while ISCV targets a much broader small-cap universe. ISCV charges a lower fee and offers a slightly higher yield than IJJ.

The Motley Fool • Feb 13, 2026

SLYV and ISCV Both Offer Small-Cap Value Diversification, but Which One Is the Better Investment?

ISCV charges a lower expense ratio and holds more than twice as many stocks as SLYV. ISCV has delivered higher one-year and five-year total returns, with milder drawdowns and a lower beta.

The Motley Fool • Jan 10, 2026

IWN vs. ISCV: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Best Choice for Investors?

IWN is much larger and more actively traded than ISCV, but it also charges a higher expense ratio. ISCV has a slightly higher yield, while IWN posted stronger one-year total returns.

The Motley Fool • Jan 5, 2026

VBR Offers Greater Size While ISCV Pays Higher Yield

VBR is much larger and more liquid than ISCV, but comes with a slightly higher expense ratio. ISCV holds more stocks, while VBR has delivered stronger five-year growth.

The Motley Fool • Dec 31, 2025

VBR vs. ISCV: Which Small-Cap Value ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

VBR is far larger and more liquid than ISCV, but it carries a slightly higher expense ratio ISCV holds more stocks and leans more toward financials, while VBR tilts toward industrials. Both funds posted similar five-year drawdowns, but VBR delivered marginally higher five-year growth.

The Motley Fool • Dec 27, 2025

Size Matters: Comparing Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Value Funds ISCV and IJJ

ISCV charges a much lower fee and holds nearly four times as many stocks as IJJ. ISCV has delivered a higher 1-year total return but with a steeper maximum drawdown, while IJJ has delivered a higher 5-year total return.

The Motley Fool • Dec 27, 2025

Should iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF (ISCV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 28, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 26, 2025

ISCV vs. SLYV: Which Small-Cap ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now?

ISCV charges a lower expense ratio, but offers a slightly lower dividend yield than SLYV. ISCV has outperformed SLYV in one-year and five-year total return, with a milder recent drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Dec 18, 2025

ISCV: Good Value And Dividend Growth, But Average Return

iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF combines two factors of the Fama-French model, size and value. ISCV is well-diversified across holdings, but the concentration in the financial sector, especially in regional banks, is a factor of risk. Fundamental metrics confirm the value denomination and ISCV distribution growth has beaten inflation by a wide margin.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 2, 2024

2 Powerhouse ETFs to Buy With $500 Right Now

ETFs provide a quick, convenient way for investors to obtain diversification. Midcap-focused ETFs can provide exposure beyond the big-cap giants.

The Motley Fool • Apr 15, 2024