IJS — iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
US Small Cap Ranked #139 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IJS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IJS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
IJS Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IJS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in IJS?
See what a lump sum in IJS would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (IJS) operates within the US Small Cap category, which ETFValuer tracks across 18 funds. Issued by iShares, this fund manages $8.02 billion in assets and trades at a price of $135.88. It holds an overall rank of #139 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 67.9. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.18% and offers a dividend yield of 0.81%. The substantial asset under management suggests significant investor adoption relative to the broader universe of tracked funds. These metrics collectively define the fund's position as a moderately ranked, cost-efficient vehicle within its specific small-cap value niche.
Over the last trading day, the fund posted a gain of +0.18% before retreating -0.77% over the subsequent week. Monthly performance showed a +1.37% increase, which accelerated to +6.57% over the three-month period. This upward momentum continued into the six-month horizon with a return of +10.35%, while year-to-date gains reached +19.17%. The one-year return stood at +31.02%, and the three-year total return accumulated to +41.61%. The data indicates a consistent pattern of positive returns that have strengthened as the investment horizon extends from daily fluctuations to multi-year periods.
The fund carries a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 1.07, indicating price movements that are slightly more sensitive than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.46 suggests the fund has generated a favorable risk-adjusted return relative to its volatility. However, the maximum drawdown of -28.65% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a beta above 1.0 and a deep drawdown implies the fund experiences amplified swings in both directions compared to a neutral benchmark. Despite these fluctuations, the high Sharpe ratio indicates that the returns generated have historically compensated investors well for the level of risk undertaken.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IJS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACKROCK GLOBAL | 2.94% | $223M |
| 2 | BLACKROCK CASH FUNDS | 1.22% | $93M |
| 3 | Eastman Chemical Company | 1.12% | $85M |
| 4 | LKQ Corporation | 0.97% | $73M |
| 5 | Match Group Inc | 0.93% | $71M |
| 6 | Celanese Corporation | 0.93% | $70M |
| 7 | SM Energy Co. | 0.91% | $69M |
| 8 | Molina Healthcare, Inc. | 0.88% | $67M |
| 9 | Paycom Software Inc | 0.77% | $58M |
| 10 | Carmax Inc | 0.76% | $58M |
Holdings as of 2026-03-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 11.4% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IJS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IJS
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IJS's top 10 — SLYV overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as IJS's top 10 (6.5% of IJS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IJS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLYV | State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 7 | 6.5% | Eastman Chemical Company, LKQ Corporation, Match Group Inc… |
| IJR | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 4 | 6.3% | BLACKROCK GLOBAL, BLACKROCK CASH FUNDS, Eastman Chemical Company… |
| PFF | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | 2 | 4.2% | BLACKROCK GLOBAL, BLACKROCK CASH FUNDS |
| VIOO | Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund ETF Shares | 2 | 2.1% | Eastman Chemical Company, LKQ Corporation |
| SPSM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 2 | 2.1% | Eastman Chemical Company, LKQ Corporation |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What IJS's Fees Cost You
IJS charges an expense ratio of 0.18% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
IJS Dividend Income Estimator
IJS currently yields 0.81%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
IJS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 8.10% and average daily volume is 392K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $8.02B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IJS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
IJS Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.18% |
| 1-Week | -0.77% |
| 1-Month | +1.37% |
| 3-Month | +6.57% |
| 6-Month | +10.35% |
| YTD | +19.17% |
| 1-Year | +31.02% |
| 3-Year | +41.61% |
How IJS Compares to Other US Small Cap ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #74 | B |
IJR | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | +28.56% | 0.06% | $111B |
| #75 | B |
IWN | iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | +34.20% | 0.24% | $14.5B |
| #79 | B |
AVUV | Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | +31.59% | 0.25% | $29.1B |
| #83 | B |
IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | +29.78% | 0.19% | $83.0B |
| #84 | B |
SCHA | Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | +29.42% | 0.03% | $24.2B |
| #91 | B |
VBR | Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares | +21.70% | 0.05% | $67.8B |
| #98 | B |
VTWO | Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF Shares | +30.02% | 0.06% | $18.6B |
| #108 | B |
SPSM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | +28.69% | 0.03% | $16.9B |
| #123 | B |
VB | Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | +20.98% | 0.03% | $189B |
| #132 | B |
DFAT | Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF | +26.16% | 0.28% | $14.3B |
| #136 | B |
VIOO | Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Index Fund ETF Shares | +28.68% | 0.07% | $6.41B |
| #139 | B |
IJS | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | +31.02% | 0.18% | $8.02B |
| #147 | B |
SLYV | State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | +31.13% | 0.15% | $4.83B |
| #149 | B |
DFSV | Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | +28.81% | 0.3% | $7.92B |
| #163 | B |
IJT | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | +26.10% | 0.18% | $8.22B |
| #171 | B |
SLYG | State Street SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF | +25.99% | 0.15% | $5.20B |
| #211 | C |
IWO | iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | +25.62% | 0.24% | $15.4B |
| #225 | C |
VBK | Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares | +19.86% | 0.05% | $47.0B |