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iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF
SMLF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.52% | -1.76% | +15.07% | +16.19% | +64.21% | +68.00% |
| Flows | +$40M | +$154M | +$856M | +$1.38B | +$2.49B | +$2.25B |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF is built to track the STOXX U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor Index GTR - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 891 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 28, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 891
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.29% | +17.36% | +19.91% | +21.14% |
Max drawdown | -5.84% | -8.74% | -26.10% | -26.10% |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 81d | 266d | 266d |
Time to recover | N/A | 15d | 142d | 142d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SMLF?
SMLF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does SMLF track?
SMLF tracks the STOXX U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor Index GTR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SMLF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of SMLF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SMLF is 0.15%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SMLF launched?
SMLF was launched on April 28, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SMLF?
SMLF is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of SMLF?
As of September 14, 2026, SMLF manages $4.14 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMLF performed recently?
As of September 14, 2026, SMLF delivered a return of -5.52% over the past month (1M performance), -1.76% over the past three months (3M), and 15.07% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SMLF?
As of September 14, 2026, SMLF has seen net flows of +$40M in the past month (1M flow) and +$856M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMLF pay dividends?
As of September 14, 2026, SMLF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.03%.
How many holdings are in SMLF
As of July 31, 2026, SMLF holds 891 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SMLF?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLF holds 891 securities, with 10.16% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMLF?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLF holds a portfolio of 891 underlyings, with its largest positions including EMCOR Group, Inc., Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. and BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SMLF invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLF has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMLF focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SMLF is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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