iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF (IJR)
| Assets | $95.76B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| PE Ratio | 18.11 |
| Shares Out | 737.90M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.73 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 24.12% |
| 1-Year Return | +15.37% |
| Volume | 6,139,818 |
| Open | 129.95 |
| Previous Close | 131.39 |
| Day's Range | 128.70 - 130.13 |
| 52-Week Low | 89.22 |
| 52-Week High | 133.52 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 658 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2000 |
About IJR
Fund Home PageThe iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF (IJR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Small Cap 600 index, a market-cap-weighted index of primarily small-cap US stocks IJR was launched on May 22, 2000 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
6.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | XTSLA | 1.41% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials, Inc. | SOLS | 0.78% |
| Moog Inc. | MOG.A | 0.60% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 0.60% |
| CareTrust REIT, Inc. | CTRE | 0.57% |
| Sanmina Corporation | SANM | 0.55% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 0.54% |
| Eastman Chemical Company | EMN | 0.54% |
| LKQ Corporation | LKQ | 0.52% |
| Primoris Services Corporation | PRIM | 0.51% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.57166 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.44417 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.38846 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.32318 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.1376 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.51483 | Sep 30, 2024 |
News
VIDEO: ETF of the Week: FESM
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF (FESM) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed s...
Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch trims the small caps ETF
Bill Baruch, founder and president of Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his latest portfolio move in the IJR.
ETF Prime: 5 ETF Stories to Watch as 2026 Gets Underway
Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, joined host Nate Geraci this week on ETF Prime to preview five key ETF stories to watch in 2026 following a record year that saw nearly $1.5 trillion in n...
IJR Over IWM: Filtering Out The Junk For Better Returns
I favor iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as a long-term buy due to its embedded quality filter and lower expense ratio. I rate iShares Russell 2000 ETF a hold, as its recent outperformance is driven by ...
4 ETFs to Consider From an Undervalued Part of the Market
And what to look for when shopping for one.
High-Beta Stocks Take The Lead For Equity Risk Factors In 2025
The Invesco S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB) is up a sizzling 27.3% year to date. SPHB targets the stocks in the S&P 500 with the highest sensitivity to market movements, or beta, over the past 12 months.
VTI Vs. IJR: The Case For A Concentrated Small-Cap Bet
Small-cap stocks, represented by iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, are valued near a cyclical bottom relative to large-cap funds such as Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares. IJR historical...
Final Trades: ServiceNow, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the IJR
CNBC's “Halftime Report” team discuss their top stocks and final trades.
IJR: U.S. Small-Cap Barometer Has Risks And Disadvantages
The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has a strategy based on the S&P 600 index, the U.S. small-cap barometer. IJR has beaten the market proxy IVV since its inception in 2000, but this result was chiefly...
3 Reasons To Favor IJR Over IWM In Case High Rates Persist
The Fed's recent rate decision has led us to form a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook. We see a few reasons that could help IJR better navigate the interest rate uncertainties ahead than IWM. Th...
SPY Vs. IJR: This Chart Shows It's Time To Buy Small Caps
Driven by high valuations and rising treasury rates after the U.S. credit downgrade, SPDR® S&P 500 ETF Trust's valuation risk is among the highest level since the dot-com bubble. Small-cap ETF such iS...
IJR Unlocks The Hidden Small-Cap Premium
IJR could offer a compelling mean reversion trade, capitalizing on the unusually wide small-cap premium and valuation gap versus large caps. This is because IJR tracks the S&P SmallCap 600, which bett...
Trade Tracker: Jim Lebenthal sells the IJR
Jim Lebenthal, chief equity strategist at Cerity Partners, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's selling the small-cap ETF.
IJR: Best Small Cap ETF For Tariff Era Still Not One I'll Chase
Small caps stocks with mostly domestic revenue exposure sounds like a good idea, but it is not nearly ready to be buyable for me. There's still no urgent demand for these stocks after years of underpe...
IJR Vs. IWM: IJR Is A Better Bet For The Return Of Small-Cap Stocks
Since my last writings, the latest dividend declarations and also interest rate changes have made small-cap one of the most attractive market sectors. I thus see attractive valuation in both IJR and I...
Final Trades: Amazon, UPS, Deckers and the IJR
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
IJR: The Time Is Now To Be In Small Caps
I reiterate a buy rating on iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF due to its compelling valuation, imminent EPS growth, and strong long-term technical trends. IJR offers exposure to the S&P SmallCap 600 Inde...
Trade Tracker: Jim Lebenthal buys more IJR, Adobe and Wabtec
Jim Lebenthal, Chief Equity Strategist at Cerity Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's still bullish on these stocks.
Final Trades: Nasdaq, D.R. Horton, Crowdstrike, and the IJR
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Final Trades: Salesforce, Lockheed Martin, Interactive Brokers and the IJR
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
IJR: Small-Cap Stocks Make More Sense Right Now
IJR offers diversification and controlled exposure to small-cap stocks, at a low expense ratio of 0.06%. Small-cap stocks can outperform due to faster growth potential and frequent undervaluation. Con...
Small-Cap Vs. Mid-Cap: Amplify's New ETF Aims To Ride The Market's Sweet Spot
With the launch of the Amplify Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF SMAP, investors have a fresh opportunity to tap into the often-overlooked sweet spot of the stock market: small- and mid-cap companies.
Final Trades: Tesla, Interactive Brokers, Suncor Energy and the IJR
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
ETFs on pace for record inflows
Todd Sohn, technical strategist at Strategas Securities, joins CNBC's Bob Pisani on the 'Halftime Report' to discuss how ETF investors are setting up for 2025 and the inflows into megacap and small-ca...
Small Caps Yielding Higher, Positioned Better For Declining Rates
Large-Cap stocks have powered ahead to the point where small-caps now offer a higher dividend yield. The small-cap space is most commonly associated with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. Declining borrow...