Small-Cap Value ETF Showdown: Vanguard's VBR vs. the State Street SLYV

The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF carries a significantly lower expense ratio than the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF. The State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF delivered stronger 1-year total returns but has a smaller asset base and deeper 5-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Sep 1, 2026

Small Caps, Big Opportunities: Consider Value Amid Rally

Small-cap equities are winning out against their large-cap counterparts in a classic David versus Goliath ETF battle. After years of mega-cap technology dominance, small-cap equities have delivered investors a historic first half of 2026.

ETF Trends • Aug 17, 2026

Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF Outshines State Street on Fees But is It the Better Buy?

Small-cap value stocks are the best performers year to date and over the past 12 months. The Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF has lower fees and solid long-term returns.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 2026

SLYV Is A Diversified Way To Capitalize On Increasing Market Participation

State Street's SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) is rated 'Buy' for broadening equity exposure beyond mega-cap tech and AI stocks. SLYV provides diversified, low-cost access to profitable US small-cap companies, capitalizing on recent small-cap outperformance versus SPY. The fund's nearly 26-year track record, $4.8B AUM, and 45% turnover rate support its credibility and liquidity.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2026

IJJ vs. SLYV: Which Value ETF Is the Better Buy Today?

IJJ has delivered a higher five-year total return with less volatility than SLYV. SLYV carries a lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than IJJ.

The Motley Fool • Jul 12, 2026

Which Small-Cap Value ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' IWN or State Street's SLYV?

State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF features a lower expense ratio and higher trailing dividend yield than the iShares alternative. iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF manages $14.4 billion in assets under management, making it significantly larger than the State Street fund.

The Motley Fool • Jul 8, 2026

Should State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 25, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 25, 2026

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

VBR offers a meaningfully lower expense ratio than SLYV, giving it an advantage on fees. SLYV delivered a higher one-year total return, though it experienced a deeper maximum drawdown over the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Jun 9, 2026

SLYV wins on cost and yield, but IWN is winning the year

iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF offers broader diversification with significantly more holdings than State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF maintains a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than its iShares peer Both funds provide small-cap value exposure and have similar risk profiles, though the iShares fund has slightly outperformed over the last 12 months

The Motley Fool • May 5, 2026

SLYV vs. IJJ: The Value Investor's Choice Between Small-Cap Upside and Mid-Cap Stability

State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF focuses on smaller stocks while iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF targets the mid-cap market segment. iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF has historically exhibited lower volatility and a shallower maximum drawdown over the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Apr 29, 2026