iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF: A Low-Cost, High-Risk Investment Option for Small Cap Blend Exposure

The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) is a passively managed ETF that tracks the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. It has $80.13 billion in assets and a 0.06% expense ratio, making it one of the least expensive options in the space. The ETF has a beta of 1.06 and standard deviation of 21.69% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice. It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.13% and a top allocation to the Industrials sector.