ATLASiShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.15% and the yield is 0.98%. The ten largest holdings are 0% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SMLF
| Last price | $85.29 (-1.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $83.32 – $88.14 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 0.98% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SMLF fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $4.2B |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% |
| Number of holdings | 933 |
| Portfolio turnover | 103% |
| Inception | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index is composed of small-capitalization equity securities from the STOXX U.S. Small Cap Index that are selected and weighted using an optimization process designed to maximize exposure to four target factors: momentum, quality, value, and low volatility. The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its index and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents.
SMLF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| EMCOR Group Inc EME | Industrials | 0.00% |
| nVent Electric PLC NVT | Industrials | 0.00% |
| Flex Ltd FLEX | Technology | 0.00% |
| Everpure, Inc. P | Technology | 0.00% |
| Jabil Circuit Inc JBL | Technology | 0.00% |
| Williams-Sonoma Inc WSM | Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co RS | Basic Materials | 0.00% |
| Mueller Industries Inc MLI | Industrials | 0.00% |
| Tapestry Inc TPR | Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% |
| Guardant Health Inc GH | Healthcare | 0.00% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SMLF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19.0% |
| Industrials | 18.5% |
| Healthcare | 13.9% |
| Financial Services | 13.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 11.5% |
| Real Estate | 5.8% |
| Energy | 4.9% |
| Basic Materials | 4.3% |
| Communication Services | 3.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 2.3% |
By region: North America 94.9%, Latin America 3.0%, United Kingdom 1.1%, Europe Developed 0.6%, Africa/Middle East 0.3%.
SMLF returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +11.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.9% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.81 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SMLF: frequently asked questions
What does SMLF invest in?
iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are EMCOR Group Inc (0.0%), nVent Electric PLC (0.0%), Flex Ltd (0.0%), Everpure, Inc. (0.0%), Jabil Circuit Inc (0.0%).
What is the SMLF expense ratio?
0.15% a year: about $15.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SMLF dividend yield?
0.98%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SMLF go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $83.32 to $88.14 from $85.29 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SMLF performed?
Year to date +15.2%, one year +15.6%, three years +20.6% a year, five years +10.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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