
iShares Trust - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. The fund invests in public equity markets of the United States. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of small-cap companies. The fund seeks to track the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares Trust - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF was formed on May 22, 2000 and is domiciled in the United States.
Is IJR's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
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iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has delivered over 1,080% total return since inception and remains the largest small-cap ETF. Despite recent underperformance versus large caps, IJR's lower valuations and sector diversification present a compelling long-term entry opportunity. Small caps like IJR may benefit disproportionately from AI-driven efficiency gains, potentially leveling the playing field with large caps.

Bay Capital Advisors LLC lowered its stake in shares of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR) by 13.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 28,674 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 4,391 shares during the quarter.

IJR, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, offers diversified exposure to U.S. small caps with attractive current valuations versus large caps. Small caps have already absorbed much of the financing pressure from higher rates, making IJR compelling even without imminent rate cuts. Recent outflows and a drawdown position IJR attractively, with the ETF trading near its 200-day moving average and at a significant valuation discount.

Berman McAleer LLC trimmed its stake in shares of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR) by 2.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 391,864 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 9,858 shares during the quarter.
