IJS

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index composed of U.S. small-cap companies exhibiting value characteristics. The ETF is managed by BlackRock through its iShares platform and trades under the ticker IJS on NYSE Arca.

Classified as a U.S.-only equity ETF focused on value-oriented small-cap stocks, IJS aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of the securities included in its reference index.

IJS tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index, derived from the broader S&P SmallCap 600 universe. The index selects small-cap companies displaying value characteristics based on financial metrics related to price and corporate fundamentals. 

Constituents are weighted according to S&P methodology, and the index undergoes periodic reviews, including rebalancing and composition adjustments, which are mirrored in the ETF’s holdings.

Diversification and sector exposure

IJS provides diversified exposure to value-oriented small-cap companies in the United States across multiple sectors, including:

• Financials.
• Industrials.
• Consumer discretionary.
• Information technology.
• Health care.
• Energy.
• Materials.

The portfolio reflects the sector diversity typical of U.S. small-cap value equities.

Structure and costs

IJS shares trade on the secondary market on NYSE Arca throughout regular trading hours. Creation and redemption occur through authorized participants, helping maintain alignment between market price and net asset value.

The fund charges a management fee as outlined in its prospectus and does not apply a performance fee. IJS may distribute dividends derived from the companies held in its portfolio, in accordance with its distribution policy.

History and evolution of the ETF

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF was launched in 2000 during the early expansion of the U.S. ETF market. Since inception, it has become a widely used vehicle for gaining exposure to the U.S. small-cap value segment.

In recent years, the ETF has reflected shifts between growth and value investment styles, changes in monetary policy cycles, and the typical sensitivity of smaller companies to domestic credit conditions and broader economic environments.

Additional Information

iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (United States) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF), with assets under management totaling $7.37 B.

Over the past 12 months, iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF recorded a return of 44.49%, with its price trading between $86.54 and $126.53 during the same period.

The ETF is traded under the ticker IJS.