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

Should State Street 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 State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 25, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 22, 2026

VBR vs. SLYV: Is Broader Small-Cap Value Exposure or a Focus on Profitable Companies the Better Choice for Investors?

SLYV charges a higher expense ratio but has slightly outperformed VBR over the past year Both funds offer similar dividend yields and target small-cap value stocks, but SLYV holds fewer companies SLYV has experienced deeper drawdowns, while VBR has larger assets under management (AUM) and greater diversification

The Motley Fool • Mar 20, 2026

Small Cap Value ETFs: IWN Boasts Greater Small Cap Exposure But SLYV Has a Higher Yield

IWN holds over three times as many stocks as SLYV, with heavier exposure to real estate and financials IWN has delivered a higher 1-year return and shallower drawdown over five years, but charges a higher expense ratio Both funds are highly liquid, but IWN's larger assets under management may appeal to investors seeking scale

The Motley Fool • Mar 16, 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