iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SMLF

What does SMLF invest in?

This ETF endeavors to replicate the investment performance of a specialized index, which is constructed from U.S. small-cap equities handpicked for their beneficial alignment with predetermined style factors, while also adhering to specified limitations.

What is the expense ratio of SMLF?

iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) charges an expense ratio of 0.15%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SMLF?

iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) manages $4.16B 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 SMLF actively managed or an index fund?

SMLF 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 (SMLF's is 0.15%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was SMLF launched?

iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) launched in April 2015 and is managed by IShares.

How has SMLF performed?

SMLF'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.