Should iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 04/28/2015.
Is iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 04/28/2015, smart beta exchange traded fund iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Blend category of the market.
SMLF: Invest In Small-Cap Stocks With This Factor ETF
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF has outperformed the benchmark Russell 2000 and its peer group, with better risk and volatility metrics. The ETF tracks the STOXX U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor Index, which maximizes exposure to stocks based on momentum, quality, value, and low volatility factors. SMLF has a higher turnover rate and is more skewed towards mid-cap stocks compared to its peers, but its sector allocation and valuation metrics are similar.
