(IJR) iShares Core S&P Small-Cap - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US4642878049

SmallCap Stocks, Futures, Options, Swaps, Cash Equivalents

Description: IJR iShares Core S&P Small-Cap

The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) is designed to track the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the US equity market, as defined by S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPDJI). By investing at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index, the fund provides broad exposure to the small-cap segment.

To evaluate the effectiveness of IJR, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as tracking error, expense ratio, and dividend yield. A low tracking error indicates that the fund closely follows its underlying index, while a low expense ratio minimizes the drag on returns. IJR has an expense ratio of 0.06%, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking small-cap exposure. Additionally, the funds dividend yield can provide insight into its income-generating potential.

From a portfolio construction perspective, IJR can be used as a core holding to gain exposure to the small-cap segment. Its broad diversification across various industries and sectors can help reduce idiosyncratic risk. Investors can also use IJR as a building block to create a more targeted portfolio by combining it with other ETFs or securities that complement its holdings. For instance, investors seeking to tilt their portfolio towards specific factors such as value or momentum can use IJR as a foundation and then add targeted ETFs or securities to achieve their desired exposure.

In terms of risk management, IJRs holdings are generally more volatile than those of large-cap ETFs, given the inherent characteristics of small-cap stocks. Investors should be aware of the potential for higher volatility and consider their overall portfolios risk profile when allocating to IJR. By examining metrics such as beta, standard deviation, and Value-at-Risk (VaR), investors can better understand the funds risk profile and make more informed decisions.

IJR ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 80,417m
Category Small Blend
TER 0.06%
IPO / Inception 2000-05-22

IJR ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 19.5
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 58.6
Rel. Strength -11.1
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 108.44 USD
Fair Price DCF -

IJR Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.08%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.38%
Annual Growth 5y 18.22%
Payout Consistency 93.6%
Payout Ratio %

IJR Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 78.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -46.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 50.5%
CAGR 5y 10.49%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.37
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.38
Alpha -12.81
Beta 0.968
Volatility 19.40%
Current Volume 4792.7k
Average Volume 20d 4394.1k
Stop Loss 111.6 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.26

What is the price of IJR shares?

As of August 16, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 115.15 with a total of 4,792,688 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.12%, over one month by +1.79%, over three months by +8.09% and over the past year by +6.77%.

Is iShares Core S&P Small-Cap a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Analyses, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 19.45 and therefor a technical neutral rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of IJR is around 108.44 USD . This means that IJR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.83%.

Is IJR a buy, sell or hold?

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the IJR price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 122.1 6%

Last update: 2025-08-08 04:37

IJR Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 80.42b (80.42b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = 1.2
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 80.42b USD (80.42b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 80.42b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 80.42b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(80.42b)/V(0.0) * Re(9.58%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 9.58% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)

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