SMIN: A Favorable Cyclical Tilt Is Offset By Other Risks

The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF offers diversified exposure to over 500 high-growth Indian small-caps while serving as an apt diversifier for US investors (a beta of just 0.2x). SMIN's portfolio is heavily weighted toward cyclical sectors, and is likely to benefit from India's improving GDP landscape and recent tax reforms. However, SMIN's steep valuations, ongoing FPI outflows, INR weakness, an above-average small-cap to large-cap ratio, and a lack of momentum on the charts dampen the incentive to go long.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 15, 2025

APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025

SMIN: The Case For Holding The ETF - Risks, Rewards, And Relativity

SMIN offers high growth and diversification potential but comes with elevated risk and expensive valuations compared to US growth ETFs like QQQ. Despite India's strong economic prospects, SMIN underperforms local small-cap indices due to currency drag and index construction but is the best passive US option. Current valuations in Indian small caps are frothy; past cycles warn of deep corrections, so fresh investments now carry significant downside risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2025

SMIN: Upgrading To Buy, India Small Caps' Valuation Is Now Favorable

I am upgrading the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN) to a buy due to improved valuation, despite technical caution. SMIN has underperformed, down 11% since November 2024, but offers a cheap P/E ratio of 16x and a PEG ratio under 1. The ETF's sector diversification includes 22% Industrials and 16% Financials, with a promising long-term EPS growth rate of 23%.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2025

SMIN: Keep The Faith In India's Small Caps

Indian small and mid-cap names have led the way down this year. But there are signs that the cyclical tide is turning. SMIN stands out as a compelling rebound play.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 22, 2025

Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss sells the INDA and SMIN ETFs

Steve Weiss, founder and managing partner at Short Hills Capital Partners, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's bearish on India.

CNBC Television • Jan 8, 2025

Indian Banks To Sustain Higher Leverage Ratios On Growing Capital

Major Indian banks are expected to sustain high leverage ratios, as healthy profits and a rapidly growing economy will help them build buffers. India's economic growth, which slowed to 5.4% year over year in the July–September quarter from 8.1% in the same period in 2023, is expected to recover as most economists expect the government and companies to step up spending in the coming months.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2024

India's IPO Market Set For Another High After Landmark Year For Fundraising

Fundraising via IPOs in India is set for another landmark year after economic growth, favorable market conditions and improvements in the regulatory framework helped companies raise record amounts in 2024. The year-to-date IPO count grew 22.6% from 243 listings in 2023, while fundraising volumes jumped 139% from 588.27 billion rupees. India retains the lead in global growth, S&P Global Ratings said in a Nov. 27 report, with the country's GDP forecast to grow 6.8% in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 7, 2024

China and India's emerging markets will both have opportunities, says Calamos' Nick Niziolek

Nick Niziolek, Calamos Investment Management co-CIO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss global opportunities in emerging markets under Trump.

CNBC Television • Nov 14, 2024

SMIN: High Growth-High Price, Spotting A Better Entry (Rating Downgrade)

I am downgrading SMIN to a hold due to a higher P/E ratio and weakening technical trends despite strong long-term growth prospects. SMIN's portfolio is heavily weighted towards cyclical sectors, which could be vulnerable if emerging-market growth falters. The ETF's seasonality trends are weak from December to February, and technical indicators show bearish divergence and weakening momentum.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2024