7 Best Small-Cap ETFs for Growth in 2026: Top Picks

Seven small-cap ETFs are well-positioned for growth in 2026, including iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR), Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK), Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR), iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (ISCG), WisdomTree US SmallCap Quality Growth ETF (QSML), and Invesco S&P SmallCap Pure Growth ETF (RZG). These ETFs offer broad, diversified exposure to US small caps, with some focusing on growth or value characteristics. While they can be volatile in market sell-offs, they are expected to outpace larger peers in earnings growth and may benefit from lower interest rates.