Small-cap and value stocks are expected to perform well in the next market cycle, making the iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF attractive. SVAL focuses on 250 small-cap U.S. stocks with strong value metrics, offering a diversified yet heavily financials-weighted portfolio. The ETF's price-to-earnings ratio is 11.14, and price-to-book is 1.21, indicating a value-oriented investment.