iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJRDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | $0.57 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.44 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 20, 2025 | $0.39 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
| March 21, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-03-18 | 2025-03-18 |
| December 20, 2024 | $1.14 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has rewarded shareholders with 76 dividend payments over the past 18 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held IJR shares during this period received a total of $23.27 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.57/share was paid 35 days ago, on December 19, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: IJR currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.32%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2007, the dividend payout has grown by 397.8%, from $0.11 to $0.57.
Company News
The article compares two U.S. small-cap ETFs: Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) and iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR). SCHA offers lower fees (0.04% vs 0.06%) and broader diversification with 1,742 holdings, while IJR provides higher dividend yield, lower volatility, and stronger dividend growth. The author slightly favors IJR for long-term inv...
The article discusses the potential of small-cap ETFs, specifically the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, as a long-term investment strategy for building substantial wealth through consistent monthly investments and leveraging the growth potential of smaller companies.
The stock market has seen significant growth since 2022, but concerns exist about a potential bubble. Small-cap stocks appear undervalued compared to large-cap stocks, with analysts predicting potential earnings growth and benefiting from expected interest rate cuts.
With interest rates expected to decrease, an investment opportunity emerges for specific stocks, particularly in sectors impacted by high rates during the pandemic.
Micro-cap stocks have outperformed larger market segments this year, with the iShares Micro-Cap ETF rising 19.2% year-to-date, surpassing mega-cap and S&P 500 performance. Sector tilts in healthcare and financial services are driving this unexpected strength.
