Should SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) was launched on 09/25/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.The fund is sponsored by State Street Global Advisors. It has amassed assets over $3.48 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Small Cap Value segment of the US equity market.Why Small Cap ValueSmall cap companies have market capitalization below $2 billion. They usually have higher potential than large and mid cap companies with stocks but higher risk.Value stocks are known for their lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, but investors should also note their lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. Looking at their long-term performance, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in almost all markets. They are however likely to underperform growth stocks in strong bull markets.CostsSince cheaper funds tend to produce better results than more expensive funds, assuming all other factors remain equal, it is important for investors to pay attention to an ETF's expense ratio.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.15%, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.77%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsIt is important to delve into an ETF's holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 24.60% of the portfolio. Industrials and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Mr Cooper Group Inc (COOP) accounts for about 1.11% of total assets, followed by Vf Corp (VFC) and Qorvo Inc (QRVO).The top 10 holdings account for about 9.47% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskSLYV seeks to match the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index before fees and expenses. The S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization value sector in the U.S. equity market. The selection universe for the S&P SmallCap 600 Index includes all U.S. common equities listed on the NYSE, NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Select Market and NASDAQ Capital Market with market capitalizations between $250 million and $1.2 billion.The ETF has lost about -16.22% so far this year and is down about -8.28% in the last one year (as of 04/10/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $67.03 and $95.14.The ETF has a beta of 1.06 and standard deviation of 22.84% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 464 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.AlternativesSPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, SLYV is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.The Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) and the Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR) track a similar index. While Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF has $13.86 billion in assets, Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF has $26.98 billion. AVUV has an expense ratio of 0.25% and VBR charges 0.07%.Bottom-LineAn increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?Zacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.Get it free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV): ETF Research Reports V.F. Corporation (VFC): Free Stock Analysis Report Qorvo, Inc. (QRVO): Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (VBR): ETF Research Reports MR. COOPER GROUP INC (COOP): Free Stock Analysis Report Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV): ETF Research ReportsThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks