Which Small Cap ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026? iShares and JPMorgan Have Compelling Offerings
ISCB offers ultra-low costs and 1,500+ holdings for diversification, while BBSC concentrates on fewer names with higher recent returns.
Overview
The choice between JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:BBSC) and iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT:ISCB) involves weighing a more concentrated, momentum-led portfolio against a highly diversified, ultra-low-cost fund.
Small-cap companies often drive long-term growth, though they frequently exhibit greater volatility than their large-cap counterparts. Investors choosing between these two funds are evaluating different ways to access this segment, focusing on either high-breadth indexing or a more targeted selection of small-cap firms.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield as of the July 2 market closing price.
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