iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF Price & Performance (IJT)

The SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL) saw significant inflows of $1.1 billion, boosting its total assets to $40.5 billion. This surge followed a soft inflation report with CPI at 2.8%. U.S. equity ETFs also gained $10.6 billion, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the market.1

Small-cap ETFs, such as the iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), are drawing attention for their diversification benefits. With lower volatility and strong sectoral focus, these funds offer an alternative to large-cap-heavy portfolios. Investors are optimistic about small-caps' potential for growth in 2025.23

The iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (IVE) has risen 2% year-to-date, while the iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) fell over 5%. This shift has sparked discussions about a potential long-term trend favoring value stocks, though experts remain cautious about its sustainability.4