Analyst Vasily Zyryanov reaffirms a Hold rating on the iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF), rejecting fears of a 2022-style bear market despite recent inflation concerns. He advises against increasing exposure to small- and mid-cap value stocks like SMLF under current economic conditions, predicting it will underperform the broader market ETF IVV through 2027. Zyryanov cites a lack of convincing earnings resilience, growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) profile, and quality in SMLF's holdings. His outlook remains modestly optimistic, avoiding a bearish stance on the market overall.
The article discusses the outlook for the iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF (SMLF) compared to the broader market ETF IVV. On Pluang, IVV trades at USD 773.13 with a slight 1-day increase of 0.01%. These figures are current as of Oct 19, 2026 10:21 WIB.
The iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF (DYNF) is rated 'hold' because it shows minimal fundamental benefits compared to the S&P 500 ETF (IVV). Despite a 14.96% year-to-date return, DYNF's factor tilts toward momentum and value are weak, with a 6...
The WisdomTree US Quality Growth Fund ETF (QGRW) has been upgraded to a Buy due to its portfolio's strong earnings resilience, growth at a reasonable price (GARP) profile, and quality holdings. Analyst Vasily Zyryanov expects QGRW to outperform the i...
