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iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF ()
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(as of Nov 13)
Best Performing in Foreign Small/Mid Value Over the Last Year
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| 20.6% | iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF (ISVL) |
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iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF Overview
iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF (ISVL) is a passively managed International Equity Foreign Small/Mid Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). iShares launched the ETF in 2021.
The investment seeks to track the FTSE Developed ex U.S. ex Korea Small Cap Focused Value Index composed of international developed market small-capitalization stocks, excluding the U.S. and Korea, with prominent value characteristics.
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the FTSE Developed ex U.S. ex Korea Small Cap Focused Value Index, which is provided by FTSE International Limited. The underlying index measures the performance of securities of international developed market small-capitalization companies, excluding the U.S. and Korea, with prominent value factor characteristics, as determined by the index Provider. It is non-diversified.
About iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF (ISVL)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 2.59 years: Jennifer Hsui (2021), Peter Sietsema (2025), Matt Waldron (2025) and Steven White (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: FTSE AW Ex US NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and FTSE Dev exUS exKorea SC Fcsd Val NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF has 574 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 7.9% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF has 97.9% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.4% There is 97.9% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF has 0.7% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $325 million in total assets, which is below the $2 billion average for the Foreign Small/Mid Value category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
ISVL Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Foreign Small/Mid Value category. iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF has an expense ratio of 0.31%, which is 43% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 139%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 48% for the Foreign Small/Mid Value category.
Recently, in the month of October 2026, iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF returned -2.5%, which earned it a grade of D, as the Foreign Small/Mid Value category had an average return of -2.1%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF has a trailing yield of 3.07%, which is below the 3.27% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income semi-annually.
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iShares Intl Dev Sm Cp Val Fctr ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 12.6%, 0.3 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of B. The fund has returned 20.6% over the past year (grade of B), 25.6% over the past three years (grade of B) and 11.1% per year over the past five years (grade of B).
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ISVL Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 10/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
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| ISVL Return (NAV) | -2.5% | 0.7% | 20.6% | 25.6% | 11.1% | na |
| ISVL Return (Price) | -2.5% | 0.5% | 20.3% | 25.3% | 11.1% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.029% | 0.168% | 0.252% | 0.331% | 0.076% | na |
| Foreign Small/Mid Value Avg | -2.1% | 0.5% | 18.5% | 22.5% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| ISVL Grade (NAV) | D | C | B | B | B | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -0.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% | na |
| ISVL Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | na |
ISVL Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 10/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| ISVL Return (NAV) | 12.6% | 43.1% | 5.1% | 17.0% | -14.1% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| ISVL Return (Price) | 12.4% | 42.8% | 4.6% | 17.6% | -13.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.017% | -0.006% | -0.094% | 0.033% | -0.028% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Foreign Small/Mid Value Avg | 12.3% | 38.1% | 3.9% | 14.2% | -11.8% | 12.8% | 2.7% | 20.5% | -17.4% | 29.6% | 6.7% |
| ISVL Grade (NAV) | B | B | B | A | C | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | 0.3% | 5.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -2.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.94 |
| R-Squared: | 80% |
| Standard Deviation: | 13.8% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.00 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Below Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.14 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 3.1% |
| Total Assets: | $ 325 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 325 Mil |
| Turnover: | 139.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.31% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | FTSE AW Ex US NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Semi-Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 5.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 2.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hsui Jennifer (2021), Sietsema Peter (2025), Waldron Matt (2025), White Steven (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 10/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 574 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 7.9% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 97.9% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.4% |
| Foreign Stock: | 97.9% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.9% |
| Cash: | 0.7% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | iShares |
| Phone Number: | 800-474-2737 |
| Website: | au.ishares.com |
| Inception Date: | March 23, 2021 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.31% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.54% |
