Zacks Investment Research
Should iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) Be on Your Investing Radar?
The iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) is a passively managed fund with $4.13 billion in assets offering exposure to small-cap blend stocks. With a low 0.15% expense ratio and strong year-to-date performance of 14.31%, it carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold). However, its high beta of 1.09 and standard deviation of 19.37% indicate elevated risk, making it suitable primarily for long-term investors seeking small-cap exposure.
