Highlights

  • Exposure focus: Small US companies through the S and P 600.
  • Official net Assets were USD 107,653,305,743 as at 4 November 2026.
  • The listed net annual expense ratio is 0.06%.
  • Its reference measure is S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR) follows the S&P SmallCap 600, giving it a defined small-company universe. Its holdings need not match another small-cap index because benchmark membership rules differ. The portfolio offers exposure to smaller businesses whose Revenue sources and access to Capital can be more concentrated than those of large companies.

Investment approach and market coverage

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR) uses an index-tracking mandate. The stated benchmark is S&P SmallCap 600 Index. The benchmark defines the eligible Investment universe, and its membership and weights shape the portfolio. An index objective does not mean the fund and benchmark will match exactly. Expenses, transactions, cash balances and implementation decisions can create differences. The scope of the mandate matters when comparing this exposure with an existing portfolio, because funds with similar names may cover different securities or market segments.

Holdings and underlying exposure

In the official holdings file dated 3 November 2026, selected leading stock positions were Viasat Inc at 0.59%; Paycom Software at 0.58%; Ryman Hospitality Properties Reit at 0.53%; Protagonist Therapeutics at 0.52%; Match Group Inc at 0.50%. These figures are security-level portfolio weights; separate securities from the same issuer may appear in other rows. Holdings and weights can change.

Aggregating the reported Equity rows by the issuer file’s sector labels gives Industrials at approximately 18.03%, Financials at approximately 17.80%, Consumer Discretionary at approximately 13.63%. These are calculated sums of rounded security weights, rather than a separate issuer-published allocation table. Cash, Derivatives and other asset classes are excluded from these sector sums. The composition helps explain which economic exposures accompany the stated mandate.

Fees distributions and share pricing

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR) has a listed gross annual expense ratio of 0.06% and net annual expense ratio of 0.06%. At the net rate, USD 10,000 held at a constant value for a full year would imply approximately USD 6.00 in annual fund expenses. This is an illustrative fee calculation, excluding changes in value, brokerage costs and bid-ask spreads. Expenses are reflected within the product rather than quoted as a promised investment outcome.

The stated distribution frequency is quarterly. The schedule describes how often distributions are expected, while payment amounts depend on income and other applicable fund circumstances. A distribution is distinct from capital appreciation and does not establish a fixed future payment. Shareholders also need to consider their own tax treatment, including any treatment of distributions or gains on sale.

iShares reported net asset value of USD 142.93 per share as at 4 November 2026. NAV measures the underlying net asset value allocated to a share; it is not an exchange closing-price quotation. Shares trade on NYSE Arca, where the transaction price can differ from NAV and where the bid-ask spread adds to the cost of entering or exiting a position.

Financing and liquidity risks in smaller companies

Small-cap businesses can have narrower product lines, less flexible funding and more variable Earnings than larger firms. Their shares may also be less liquid during stressed markets. Holding a collection of smaller businesses reduces dependence on any single issuer, but it does not remove a common response to tighter lending conditions or weaker demand. Index membership changes can alter the industry mix over time.

Key Insights

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR) is defined by its benchmark and eligible investment universe. Its holdings explain the actual exposure, while the fee schedule and distribution arrangements explain important ownership mechanics. These features need to be considered together: broad coverage, a particular style or a specified Maturity band each changes the risks a Shareholder takes. The investment objective remains a target, and the value of the shares can decline.

Data checked on 5 November 2026. Each numerical observation uses the specific source date stated above.