IJR News and Press, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap From 04/08/24

2024-04-08 09:27:16 ET Summary Small caps have been relatively weak in 2024, but the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is still a buy based on valuation and its diversified exposure. The first Fed rate cut is often a bullish catalyst for small caps, indicating a more positive outlook...

2024-04-03 14:25:40 ET Summary Small-caps have struggled in the market due to the risk of "zombie companies" and higher interest rates. Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF targets quality within the small-cap universe. The XSHQ ETF has outperformed similar ETFs and offers exp...

2024-04-03 03:07:52 ET Summary Despite the case for small caps, it is recommended to sell the Russell 2000 and related ETFs due to negative alpha and seasonal factors. The S&P 600 and the CRSP Small Cap Index do not suffer from the same issues as the Russell 2000, and they hav...

2024-03-25 15:00:00 ET Summary Small-caps in recent years have fallen well short of expectations that a risk premium in lesser companies would eventually deliver superior returns over the broad market, a.k.a. large-cap stocks. But one aspect of small caps that’s a hardy per...

2024-03-25 12:01:54 ET As the broader market averages each trade near record highs, the recent rally has led to signs of overbought conditions. According to Bespoke Investment Group, inside of the U.S., every major market index-based exchange traded fund across all market caps began this we...

2024-03-24 13:06:13 ET More on iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF IJR: It May Be Time To Shine For Small Caps Small Caps Stall, But IJR's Valuation Remains Compelling IJR: Another Opportunity To Switch To Small Caps Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on iSha...

2024-03-24 06:57:43 ET Summary The recent US equities rally has been historic, but small caps have underperformed. The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is a low-cost, diversified option for exposure to small caps. Technical indicators suggest a bullish setup for IJR, with po...

2024-03-23 06:18:24 ET Summary Some AI-related stocks have created dispersion among US small-cap ETFs. iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has flat performance so far in 2024 but offers an attractive valuation and potential upside based on a very low PEG ratio. The fund sports ...

2024-03-19 02:50:00 ET Summary Typically, a back-up in rates has led to a sell-off in stocks. We believe the current environment is different for three reasons: the degree of the move in rates, current economic cycle, and strength of mega-cap technology. In this environment, we wo...

2024-03-14 00:54:34 ET Summary Russell 2000 implied volatility hits a two-month low, which means less in the way of option premium to be collected from selling upside calls. Small caps continue to struggle relative to large caps, but IWM's absolute chart shows signs of life, sugge...