(SMMV) iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap - Ratings and Ratios

The iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (BATS:SMMV) is designed to track the performance of small-capitalization U.S. equities with lower volatility relative to the broader small-cap market. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in securities from its underlying MSCI index or in investments with similar economic characteristics. The index, developed by MSCI, focuses on small-cap companies that exhibit reduced volatility compared to the overall small-cap U.S. equity market.

As of the latest data, the ETF has an average 20-day trading volume of 17,715 shares, with a last price of $41.97. Its short-term moving averages (SMA 20 and SMA 50) suggest a stable price trend, while the SMA 200 indicates longer-term upward momentum. The ATR of 0.40 reflects low price volatility. With an AUM of $293.50 million, the fund maintains a moderate size, balancing liquidity and targeted exposure to the small-cap, low-volatility segment.

3-Month Forecast: Based on technical and fundamental analysis, SMMV is expected to maintain its stable performance. The SMA 20 and SMA 50 are converging, suggesting a potential sideways trend with slight upward bias. The low ATR supports the expectation of continued stability. Fundamentally, the AUM level indicates steady investor interest in small-cap, low-volatility exposure, which is likely to sustain the ETFs current trajectory.