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iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF(ISCG)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ISCG
10/28/2026: ISCG (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ISCG provides targeted exposure to U.S. small-cap growth stocks, tracking the Morningstar US Small Cap Broad Growth Index. Its main strengths include a very low expense ratio, high institutional reliability from BlackRock, and efficient exposure to small-cap growth factors. It serves best as a long-term 'growth tilt' component within a diversified investment portfolio. However, investors should be mindful of the high volatility and interest-rate sensitivity inherent in small-cap growth equities, as well as liquidity risks during market stress. It is best suited for investors with a long time horizon who can withstand market fluctuations in exchange for higher potential long-term growth.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The fund is explicitly designed to capture growth-oriented small-cap equities. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Small-cap growth stocks often exhibit strong momentum characteristics during bull market cycles. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Growth-focused funds typically avoid companies with deep value or distressed characteristics. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Small-cap growth companies generally reinvest earnings into expansion rather than paying dividends. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap stocks are inherently more volatile and riskier than large-cap or broad-market investments. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an aggressive, long-term investor with a high risk tolerance who wants to capture the potential growth of the U.S. small-cap market.
Suitability
ISCG is best suited for long-term investors aiming to add growth equity exposure to a diversified portfolio, rather than for active day traders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Small-cap stocks frequently experience wider price swings than the broader market. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is fully exposed to systematic risks affecting the U.S. small-cap equity market. |
| Concentration | Medium | While diversified, the fund is concentrated specifically within the growth segment of the small-cap market. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund has a very low expense ratio and historically maintains low tracking error. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Some smaller constituents in the index may experience lower trading liquidity during periods of market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium / high | Many small-cap growth companies may not yet be profitable, increasing the risk of business failure. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
ISCG exhibits higher volatility compared to the S&P 500, which is typical for small-cap growth equities.
Market Risk
The fund carries systemic market risk; small-cap companies are more susceptible to economic slowdowns, credit tightening, and high-interest-rate environments.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | U.S. Small-Cap Equities | 99 | This exposure provides direct access to smaller, high-growth U.S. companies that may offer higher growth potential than large-cap stocks. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1 | Minor cash holdings are maintained for liquidity purposes and to facilitate day-to-day fund operations. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 32.27% | Avg. Invested days 84 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/28/2026 |
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