- ISIN
- US4642878874
- CUSIP
- 464287887
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jul 24, 2000
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $8B
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Performance
IJT Performance Chart
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) is up 21.2% since the beginning of the year. IJT is currently trading at $171 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IJT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,348.
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Returns By Period
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) has returned 21.22% so far this year and 31.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IJT has returned 11.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1M
- 5.51%
- YTD
- 21.22%
- 6M
- 17.80%
- 1Y
- 31.64%
- 3Y*
- 16.70%
- 5Y*
- 6.16%
- 10Y*
- 11.60%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
IJT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 28, 2000, IJT's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, IJT closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was May 7, 2010 with a return of +24.7%, while the worst single day was May 6, 2010 at -24.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.74% | 2.97% | -4.80% | 11.60% | 1.15% | 4.60% | 21.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.89% | -5.82% | -5.81% | -2.84% | 6.03% | 3.97% | 0.49% | 5.45% | 0.60% | -1.32% | 2.47% | -1.06% | 5.26% |
| 2024 | -2.61% | 4.14% | 3.19% | -4.69% | 5.48% | -2.02% | 10.18% | -1.93% | 0.90% | -3.56% | 11.15% | -9.25% | 9.33% |
| 2023 | 7.34% | -0.97% | -4.04% | -2.97% | 0.19% | 7.83% | 5.15% | -3.48% | -5.63% | -5.12% | 7.46% | 12.17% | 17.11% |
| 2022 | -10.22% | 0.44% | 0.13% | -9.41% | 1.46% | -8.24% | 11.88% | -4.69% | -9.14% | 9.89% | 4.41% | -7.06% | -21.32% |
| 2021 | 6.22% | 4.48% | 1.33% | 1.83% | 0.01% | 1.67% | -0.26% | 2.18% | -3.53% | 4.21% | -2.16% | 4.86% | 22.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.49%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.72 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 28, 2000.
- This ETF captured 118.98% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.53% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.49% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.72, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 3.49%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.72
- Upside Capture
- 118.98%
- Downside Capture
- 103.53%
Expense Ratio
IJT has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IJT ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IJT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.00 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.17 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.32 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.50 | 2.46 | +1.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.23 | 10.92 | +1.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.21 | $1.28 | $1.44 | $1.28 | $1.17 | $0.87 | $0.78 | $0.88 | $0.74 | $0.73 | $0.77 | $0.71 |
Dividend yield | 0.71% | 0.91% | 1.06% | 1.02% | 1.08% | 0.63% | 0.68% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0.86% | 1.03% | 1.14% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.48 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.28 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $1.28 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.17 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.87 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF was 57.61%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 452 trading sessions.
The current iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth ETF drawdown is 0.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.61%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.03%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -36.44%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 1y 1mo | 3y 2moSep 2000 - Dec 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -29.24%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.41%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 9mo 12d | 1y 1moNov 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| IJT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.61% | -56.78% | -0.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.08% | -9.10% | +0.02% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.41% | -18.90% | -8.51% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.24% | -25.43% | -3.81% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.03% | -33.92% | -8.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.43% | -3.21% | +2.78% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.29% | -10.71% | +0.42% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.59% | 2.04% | +0.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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