This asset class offers broad exposure to domestically focused small-cap companies across the growth and value spectrum. Blend strategies track indexes like the Russell 2000 or CRSP Small Cap, capturing entrepreneurial firms that benefit from economic expansion and innovation.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB (Vanguard Small-Cap ETF) | 12.15% | 26.81% | 16.73% | 6.59% | 10.99% | 11.04% | 9.49% | … | … |
| IJR (iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF) | 14.74% | 31.19% | 14.97% | 5.31% | 10.54% | 11.31% | 9.14% | … | … |
| IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) | 14.62% | 36.52% | 17.58% | 5.38% | 10.57% | 10.29% | 8.57% | … | … |
| IWC (iShares Micro-Cap ETF) | 15.17% | 50.22% | 20.69% | 4.28% | 10.81% | 10.33% | 7.41% | … | … |
| SCHA (Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF) | 16.69% | 36.92% | 18.36% | 6.33% | 10.73% | 10.76% | NA | … | … |
| DFAS (Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF) | 11.64% | 26.76% | 15.41% | NA | NA | NA | NA | … | … |
Data as of 06/05/2026, Common starting date is 06/15/2021
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