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About iShares U.S. SmallCap Equity Factor ETF
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Inception date
Apr 28, 2015
Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Replication method
Physical
Dividend treatment
Distributes
Distribution tax treatment
Qualified dividends
Income tax type
Capital Gains
Max ST capital gains rate
39.60%
Max LT capital gains rate
20.00%
Primary advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Distributor
BlackRock Investments LLC
ISIN
US46434V2907
SMLF offers a multi-factor take on the US small-cap equity space. Eligible securities are given a composite score according to four style factors: quality, value, momentum, and low volatility. Quality is measured by the companys fundamentals, as well as carbon emissions intensity and greenhouse gas reduction targets. Value is scored based on book-to-price, dividend yield, earnings yield, and cash flow yield. Momentum is based on both price and earnings momentum, while low volatility refers to the standard deviation of returns over the past 12 months. The index utilizes an optimization process to select and weight securities for enhanced exposure to the four factors, while retaining sector diversification. The fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in futures, options, and swaps in managing the portfolio. Prior to March 1, 2023, the fund was called iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF and tracked the MSCI USA Small Cap Diversified Multiple-Factor Index.
Classification
Returns
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What's in the fund
Exposure type
Finance
Technology Services
Stocks99.25%
Finance21.79%
Technology Services11.65%
Producer Manufacturing9.45%
Health Technology7.65%
Electronic Technology7.03%
Retail Trade6.99%
Industrial Services4.99%
Consumer Services4.07%
Consumer Non-Durables3.26%
Commercial Services2.85%
Consumer Durables2.83%
Health Services2.74%
Process Industries2.53%
Energy Minerals2.49%
Non-Energy Minerals2.32%
Utilities2.12%
Distribution Services2.02%
Transportation1.26%
Communications1.21%
Bonds, Cash & Other0.75%
Cash0.75%
Miscellaneous0.00%
Stock breakdown by region
North America95.44%
Europe2.43%
Middle East1.33%
Latin America0.64%
Asia0.15%
Africa0.00%
Oceania0.00%
Top 10 holdings
Dividends
Dividend payout history
Assets under management (AUM)
Fund Flows
Frequently Asked Questions
SMLF invests in stocks. The fund's major sectors are Finance, with 21.79% stocks, and Technology Services, with 11.65% of the basket. The assets are mostly located in the North America region.
SMLF top holdings are EMCOR Group, Inc. and Carvana Co. Class A, occupying 1.14% and 0.89% of the portfolio correspondingly.
SMLF last dividends amounted to 0.21 USD. The quarter before, the issuer paid 0.17 USD in dividends, which shows a 19.61% increase.
SMLF assets under management is 2.21 B USD. It's risen 13.05% over the last month.
SMLF fund flows account for 749.52 M USD (1 year). Many traders use this metric to get insight into investors' sentiment and evaluate whether it's time to buy or sell the fund.
Yes, SMLF pays dividends to its holders with the dividend yield of 1.29%. The last dividend (Jun 20, 2025) amounted to 0.21 USD. The dividends are paid quarterly.
SMLF shares are issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the brand iShares. The ETF was launched on Apr 28, 2015, and its management style is Passive.
SMLF expense ratio is 0.15% meaning you'd have to pay 0.15% of your investment to help manage the fund.
SMLF follows the STOXX US Small Cap Equity Factor Index. ETFs usually track some benchmark seeking to replicate its performance and guide asset selection and objectives.
SMLF invests in stocks.
SMLF price has risen by 5.43% over the last month, and its yearly performance shows a 12.39% increase. See more dynamics on SMLF price chart.
NAV returns, another gauge of an ETF dynamics, have risen by 6.68% over the last month, showed a 10.73% increase in three-month performance and has increased by 13.05% in a year.
NAV returns, another gauge of an ETF dynamics, have risen by 6.68% over the last month, showed a 10.73% increase in three-month performance and has increased by 13.05% in a year.
SMLF trades at a premium (0.09%) meaning the ETF is trading at a higher price than the calculated NAV.