

Small-cap value has done something in 2026 that few investors positioned for: it pulled meaningfully ahead of the growth complex that defined the prior decade.

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

Certuity LLC bought a new position in shares of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJS) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 4,356 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $495,000. Several other

Comerica Bank grew its stake in shares of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJS) by 6.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 95,512 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,958 shares during the

Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJS) by 66.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 60,730 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 24,140 shares during the quarter.

The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF has had a strong start to 2026, benefiting from cheap valuations and a focus on the energy-exporting U.S. economy. IJS holdings trade at only 16.5x their trailing earnings, a circa 40% discount to the S&P 500. While the ETF's smaller allocation to the information technology sector likely entails fewer benefits from AI growth, its long-term earnings growth should benefit from retained earnings and U.S. GDP growth.

HB Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJS) by 316.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 14,772 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional

Cwm LLC boosted its position in shares of iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (NYSEARCA:IJS) by 57.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 24,793 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,018 shares during the