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

Launched on September 25, 2000, the State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 18, 2026

Better Value ETF: iShares' IJJ vs. State Street's SLYV

SLYV and IJJ both focus on value stocks, but SLYV tilts small-cap while IJJ targets the mid-cap segment. IJJ carries a slightly higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield than SLYV, but has delivered stronger five-year growth with less drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Feb 8, 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

VBR vs. SLYV: Why VBR's Lower Fees and Broader Diversification Give it The Edge

Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF charges a lower expense ratio and manages a much larger asset base than State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF VBR has delivered stronger 1-year and 5-year total returns with slightly less historical drawdown Both funds tilt toward industrials and financials, but VBR holds considerably more stocks These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Dec 30, 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

SLYV: Unconvincing Small Cap ETF

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF offers diversified exposure to 457 U.S. small-cap value stocks, with a focus on financials. SLYV has slightly underperformed its parent index (IJR) over 25 years and lagged peer small-cap value ETFs in recent years. Among S&P 600 Value index trackers, VIOV provides lower fees for long-term investors, while IJS offers higher liquidity for traders.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2025

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

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market, the SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 25, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2025

SLYV: The Risks Of Small-Caps Can Offset The Value Factor

SPDR® S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF offers efficient, diversified small-cap value exposure, with attractive valuations, but macro risks and sector concentration heighten near-term uncertainty. Recent performance has lagged, with weak momentum and heightened sensitivity to macro developments, challenging the case for small-cap value. Economic indicators point to slower growth, persistent inflation, and a cautious Fed, while market sentiment remains risk-on, and, therefore, disconnected from fundamentals.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2025

SLYV ETF: Missing The Mark As A Top Small-Cap Value Fund

The SPDR® S&P 600™ Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) is a passively managed fund targeting small-cap U.S. value stocks within the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. SLYV has underperformed compared to other low-fee, passively managed ETFs like Vanguard's VBR and Fidelity's FISVX, making them better investment options. SLYV's higher volatility and lower risk-adjusted returns, indicated by its beta and Sharpe ratio, suggest it is not worth the investment.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 24, 2025

SLYV: 'Small Value' ETF Lagging Several Of Its Peers

SPDR® S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF combines two factors of the Fama-French model: value and size. The SLYV ETF has a diversified portfolio of 461 stocks with a focus on financials. SLYV has underperformed its parent index since 2000, and several small-cap value ETFs since 2019.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 27, 2024