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 "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis",
 "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/ijr-etf-analysis/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/etf/ijr-etf-analysis/data.json",
 "title": "iShares Core S&P Small-Cap (IJR) ETF Forecast (2026)",
 "description": "iShares Core S&P Small-Cap (IJR) ETF: 0.06% expense ratio. $109.2B net assets. Small Blend. iShares. Fund facts, AI rating, technicals and 2030 projection.",
 "headline": "iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR)",
 "published": "2026-07-10T09:45:58+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-27T05:31:31.118+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-27T15:20:48.785Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
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 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "IJR",
  "name": "iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF",
  "type": "ETF",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": null,
  "industry": null,
  "country": "United States",
  "website": null
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  "price": 138.29,
  "previousClose": 137.78,
  "change": 0.51,
  "changePercent": 0.37,
  "open": 138.2,
  "high": 138.85001,
  "low": 137.47,
  "volume": 2173500,
  "averageVolume": 3074980,
  "marketCap": 77258817536,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 150.69,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 112,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-27T05:31:31.000Z"
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  "priceToSales": null,
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  "grossMargin": null,
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  "rsi": 18.67,
  "macd": -2.08,
  "sma50": 144.93,
  "sma200": 135.37,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 75,
  "consensus": "Buy",
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  "analystTarget": 149.35,
  "analystCount": null,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-27T05:31:31.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 138.28999,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 0.62,
   "risk": "etf"
  }
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 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 135.52,
  "aggressiveEntry": 138.29,
  "stopLoss": 131.05,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.3,
  "targets": [
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   149.08,
   155.85
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
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    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 111.11,
    "base": 149.11,
    "upside90th": 200.11
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   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 106.06,
    "base": 160.78,
    "upside90th": 243.72
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   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 104.15,
    "base": 173.35,
    "upside90th": 288.55
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   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 103.79,
    "base": 186.92,
    "upside90th": 336.64
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   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 104.4,
    "base": 201.54,
    "upside90th": 389.08
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   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 105.72,
    "base": 217.31,
    "upside90th": 446.7
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   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 107.59,
    "base": 234.31,
    "upside90th": 510.28
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 109.94,
    "base": 252.64,
    "upside90th": 580.58
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   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 112.71,
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   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 115.86,
    "base": 293.72,
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  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "IJR Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$138.20",
    "Day Range": "$137.47 to $138.85",
    "Prev Close": "$137.78",
    "Volume": "2.17M",
    "52-Week Range": "$112.00 to $150.69",
    "Market Cap": "$77.26B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "mi-fund-facts",
   "title": "IJR Fund Facts",
   "text": [
    "iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is a U.S. equity exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to small-capitalization companies in the American market. The fund seeks to track the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, offering access to a diversified portfolio of smaller U.S. businesses across sectors such as industrials, financials, health care, technology, and consumer discretionary.",
    "Fund reference data as of Sep 27, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change."
   ],
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    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [
      "Period",
      "IJR",
      "Category"
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     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "YTD",
       "cells": [
        "20.80%",
        "12.09%"
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      },
      {
       "label": "1 month",
       "cells": [
        "-0.60%",
        "10.38%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 months",
       "cells": [
        "4.59%",
        "6.79%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "1 year",
       "cells": [
        "24.01%",
        "35.62%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 years",
       "cells": [
        "14.57%",
        "15.85%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "5 years",
       "cells": [
        "6.85%",
        "6.59%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "10 years",
       "cells": [
        "10.49%",
        "10.60%"
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      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "IJR Analysis",
   "text": [
    "At an RSI of 18.67, IJR is trading in oversold territory, suggesting potential for a short-term bounce. The ETF is currently trading below its 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages, at $141.18 and $144.93 respectively, indicating short-term weakness. However, IJR is trading above its 200-day simple moving average of $135.37, which suggests that the longer-term trend remains positive. The current price of $138.29 is 2.93% below its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential support level at this longer-term trend line.",
    "The 6-12 month outlook for IJR is cautiously optimistic, contingent on a stabilization of its short-term technicals and continued strength in the broader U.S. small-cap market. While the ETF is currently oversold (RSI 18.67), its position above the 200-day moving average ($135.37) provides a foundation for potential recovery. A sustained move above the 50-day moving average ($144.93) would signal a stronger bullish trend. Investors should monitor sector rotation and macroeconomic factors that could influence small-cap performance."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Consider IJR as a core holding for U.S. small-cap exposure due to its low expense ratio and broad diversification.",
     "Monitor the ETF's performance relative to its category benchmark, as it has recently underperformed over the past year.",
     "Given the current oversold technical conditions, IJR may present a buying opportunity for investors with a longer-term horizon."
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this etf moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.82",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.73",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.19",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.12"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 99.76% in stocks, with a significant concentration in Financial Services (17.78%), Industrials (15.26%), and Technology (14.79%). This diversification across key economic sectors aims to capture the growth potential of smaller U.S. companies. The fund's expense ratio is a low 0.07%, costing $6.00 per $10,000 invested, which is highly competitive for broad small-cap exposure. With net assets of $109.25 billion, IJR is a substantial and liquid ETF, making it a core holding for many portfolios.",
    "Its underlying holdings reflect the aggregate earnings trends of the U.S. small-cap sector. The sector's performance, as indicated by IJR's year-to-date return of 20.80%, suggests a generally positive earnings environment for smaller companies. Top sectors like Financial Services and Industrials are key drivers of this performance, implying that companies within these areas are contributing positively to the overall earnings picture of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.",
    "The primary risk for IJR lies in its concentration within specific sectors, particularly Financial Services and Industrials, which could be sensitive to economic downturns. Given its oversold RSI of 18.67, there is a risk of further short-term price declines before a potential recovery. Additionally, small-cap stocks are generally more volatile than their large-cap counterparts, making IJR susceptible to higher fluctuations during periods of market uncertainty."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Net Assets (Market Cap)",
       "cells": [
        "77.26B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Yield",
       "cells": [
        "1.24%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day High",
       "cells": [
        "$138.85"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day Low",
       "cells": [
        "$137.47"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "150.69"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "112.00"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($144.93) above the 200-day SMA ($135.37), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 18.7 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "18.67"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-2.08"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "144.93"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "135.37"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "IJR Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (18.7) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$142.30",
    "TARGET 2": "$149.08",
    "TARGET 3": "$155.85",
    "STOP LOSS": "$131.05"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+1.95%",
    "Average Feb return": "-0.58%",
    "Average Mar return": "-3.93%",
    "Average Apr return": "+1.96%",
    "Average May return": "+1.50%",
    "Average Jun return": "+1.51%",
    "Average Jul return": "+2.96%",
    "Average Aug return": "+0.60%",
    "Average Sep return": "-1.28%",
    "Average Oct return": "-0.44%",
    "Average Nov return": "+5.51%",
    "Average Dec return": "-0.12%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "0.62%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in IJR in September 2016 would be worth about $22,435 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in IJR today could grow to about $21,240 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $53,846 and a bear case around $8,378. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "IJR ETF Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $187 for IJR by 2030 in the base case, from $138 today (1.4x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $104. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on IJR's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using IJR's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "IJR simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$111",
        "$149",
        "$200"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$106",
        "$161",
        "$244"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$104",
        "$173",
        "$289"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$104",
        "$187",
        "$337"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$104",
        "$202",
        "$389"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$106",
        "$217",
        "$447"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$108",
        "$234",
        "$510"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$110",
        "$253",
        "$581"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$113",
        "$272",
        "$658"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$116",
        "$294",
        "$745"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
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   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is the price prediction for IJR ETF in 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on a Monte Carlo simulation, the median projected price for IJR in 2030 is $186.92. The simulation also indicates a downside price of $103.79 and an upside price of $336.64. These figures represent statistical outcomes and are not price targets or guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the expense ratio for the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF?",
   "answer": "The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an expense ratio of 0.07%, which translates to a cost of $6.00 per $10,000 invested. This low cost is a key feature for investors seeking efficient access to the U.S. small-cap market."
  },
  {
   "question": "What sectors does the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF concentrate in?",
   "answer": "The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is primarily concentrated in Financial Services (17.78%), Industrials (15.26%), and Technology (14.79%). It also holds significant exposure to Consumer Cyclical (13.18%) and Healthcare (11.08%) sectors."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF performed against its category over the past year?",
   "answer": "Over the past year, the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF returned 24.01%, while its category returned 35.62%. This indicates that the fund underperformed its category benchmark over the last 12 months."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical levels for IJR?",
   "answer": "IJR is currently trading at $138.29, which is below its 20-day ($141.18) and 50-day ($144.93) moving averages, indicating short-term weakness. However, it remains above its 200-day moving average ($135.37), suggesting the long-term trend is still intact."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the dividend yield of the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF?",
   "answer": "The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has a dividend yield of 1.24% as of September 2026."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the overall health score of the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF?",
   "answer": "The iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has a health score of 4, suggesting a relatively strong financial and operational standing."
  }
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