iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF

iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF is an equity exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the Russell 2000 Focused Value Select Index, giving investors targeted exposure to U.S. small-cap companies with value characteristics. The fund focuses on stocks that the index provider identifies as having attractive valuation traits, using a rules-based approach to build a diversified portfolio of smaller domestic businesses. It is designed for investors looking for broad access to the U.S. small-value segment through a single listed fund. The ETF is managed by BlackRock under the iShares brand and uses a passive, index-tracking structure. Its portfolio is concentrated in sectors such as financials, industrials, and other cyclical areas of the U.S. equity market, reflecting the makeup of small-cap value companies. The fund also distributes income periodically, making it a widely used vehicle for capturing the characteristics of the small-cap value style within a liquid, tradable fund format.