IJK — iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
US Mid Cap Ranked #245 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IJK Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IJK over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
IJK Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IJK's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in IJK?
See what a lump sum in IJK would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF (IJK) is a US Mid Cap fund issued by iShares that tracks a category containing 14 other ETFs monitored by ETFValuer. With assets under management totaling $11.3 billion and a share price of $112.75, the fund demonstrates significant investor adoption relative to its peers. It holds an overall rank of #245 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 60.2 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.17% while offering a dividend yield of 0.39%. These metrics position IJK as a moderately sized vehicle within the mid-cap growth space, balancing cost efficiency with a specific focus on growth-oriented securities. The substantial asset base suggests established liquidity, though the mid-tier ranking indicates room for performance improvement compared to the broader universe of tracked funds.
Recent price action shows a decline over the shortest horizons, with the fund down 0.77% over one day and 0.69% over one week. This short-term weakness extends into the one-month period, where returns fell 2.25%, contrasting sharply with the positive momentum seen over longer durations. The fund posted a 3-month return of +3.28% and accelerated to +9.98% over six months, indicating a recovery and strengthening trend. Year-to-date performance has been robust at +14.84%, building on a strong one-year return of +19.88%. Over the three-year period, the fund has generated a cumulative return of +50.40%, highlighting a distinct divergence between recent short-term volatility and sustained long-term growth.
IJK carries a moderate volatility label and a beta of 1.04, suggesting its price movements are slightly more sensitive to market fluctuations than the broader benchmark. The fund's Sharpe ratio of 0.84 reflects the risk-adjusted returns generated over the measured period, balancing gains against the volatility experienced. A maximum drawdown of -25.63% indicates the largest peak-to-trough decline the fund has endured, illustrating the potential severity of downside periods. This combination of a beta above 1.0 and a significant drawdown implies that the fund tends to amplify market moves in both directions. Investors should expect the fund to exhibit moderate volatility with periods of sharper declines during market stress, while the positive Sharpe ratio suggests the long-term returns have compensated for these risks.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IJK Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock Funds III | 7.68% | $696M |
| 2 | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | 1.76% | $160M |
| 3 | Pure Storage, Inc. | 1.58% | $143M |
| 4 | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | 1.24% | $113M |
| 5 | RB Global, Inc. | 1.22% | $111M |
| 6 | Nutanix, Inc. | 1.21% | $110M |
| 7 | Guidewire Software, Inc. | 1.17% | $106M |
| 8 | United Therapeutics Corp. | 1.15% | $104M |
| 9 | BWX Technologies, Inc. | 1.02% | $93M |
| 10 | Coherent Corp. | 1.02% | $92M |
Holdings as of 2025-09-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 19.0% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IJK's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IJK
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IJK's top 10 — VBK overlaps most, holding 3 of the same companies as IJK's top 10 (4.0% of IJK's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IJK Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBK | Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares | 3 | 4.0% | Comfort Systems USA, Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corp., Coherent Corp. |
| IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 2 | 2.4% | Curtiss-Wright Corp., United Therapeutics Corp. |
| SPMD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | 2 | 2.4% | Curtiss-Wright Corp., United Therapeutics Corp. |
| MDYG | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | 2 | 2.4% | Curtiss-Wright Corp., United Therapeutics Corp. |
| XAR | State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF | 2 | 2.3% | Curtiss-Wright Corp., BWX Technologies, Inc. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What IJK's Fees Cost You
IJK charges an expense ratio of 0.17% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
IJK Dividend Income Estimator
IJK currently yields 0.39%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
IJK Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 11.40% and average daily volume is 281K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $11.3B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IJK is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
IJK Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.77% |
| 1-Week | -0.69% |
| 1-Month | -2.25% |
| 3-Month | +3.28% |
| 6-Month | +9.98% |
| YTD | +14.84% |
| 1-Year | +19.88% |
| 3-Year | +50.40% |
How IJK Compares to Other US Mid Cap ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | B+ |
VOE | Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares | +24.12% | 0.05% | $37.2B |
| #62 | B |
IWS | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | +25.18% | 0.23% | $15.6B |
| #147 | B |
IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | +19.68% | 0.05% | $124B |
| #150 | B |
VO | Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | +14.85% | 0.03% | $224B |
| #155 | B |
IWR | iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | +17.64% | 0.18% | $57.0B |
| #157 | B |
SCHM | Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | +21.31% | 0.03% | $15.3B |
| #175 | C |
SPMD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | +19.68% | 0.03% | $18.4B |
| #202 | C |
MDY | State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | +19.23% | 0.23% | $28.1B |
| #217 | C |
IJJ | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | +19.08% | 0.18% | $8.73B |
| #240 | C |
MDYV | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETF | +19.09% | 0.15% | $2.68B |
| #245 | C |
IJK | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | +19.88% | 0.17% | $11.3B |
| #276 | C |
MDYG | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | +20.03% | 0.15% | $2.92B |
| #380 | C |
VOT | Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares | +0.95% | 0.05% | $34.8B |
| #406 | D |
IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | -3.99% | 0.23% | $21.6B |