iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ISVL

What does ISVL invest in?

This ETF aims to replicate the returns of an index that selects small-capitalization companies in developed international markets, excluding the United States and South Korea, which exhibit strong value characteristics.

What is the expense ratio of ISVL?

iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF (ISVL) charges an expense ratio of 0.31%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ISVL?

iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF (ISVL) manages $319.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ISVL actively managed or an index fund?

ISVL is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (ISVL's is 0.31%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ISVL launched?

iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Factor ETF (ISVL) launched in March 2021 and is managed by IShares.

How has ISVL performed?

ISVL's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.