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The fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in securities of the underlying index and in depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of stocks issued by small-capitalization companies that have exhibited above-average growth characteristics as determined by Morningstar, Inc.s (Morningstar or the index provider) proprietary index methodology.

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (ARCA:ISCG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/28/2004.

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Despite Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) dipping below the $100,000 mark on Monday, prominent cryptocurrency traders remain positioned for upside for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">first quarter of 2025</a>.
What Happened: Widely-followed trader Smiley Capital on X <a href="https://x.com/smileycapital/status/1882817499130998910">disclosed</a> his heavy allocation to crypto since early 2023.
In a detailed post on Friday, he shared that he has shifted strategies, focusing more on trading and short-to-medium-term opportunities due to increasing market fluctuations.
Additionally, the trader rotated more into altcoins, assuming the main altcoin movie is imminent. 
He added that BTC has seen a major move from $15,000 to $108,000, but before a prolonged distribution stage he predicts a final push of 50%-75% from current prices.
The trader has strong conviction in Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) outperforming Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and that outperforming Bitcoin. 
He sees more than $7,000 for Ethereum, with BTC at $120,000-$140,000 and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) at $1.5 to $2.
Smiley also reiterated his confidence in his positions, having entered Bitcoin at $20,000 in January 2023, and expects substantial gains before planning his exit strategies.
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What's Next: The trader predicts artificial intelligence to dominate as the best-performing sector, though meme coins might rival it due to higher market caps despite challenges from token dilution.
He predicts a strong market period from February to May, offering lucrative opportunities while a quieter summer with emerging narratives, potential corrections, and attrition in altcoins. 
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UBS Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBS#NYSE">UBS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.39%. Currently, UBS Gr has a market capitalization of $112.42 billion. 
Buying $100 In UBS: If an investor had bought $100 of UBS stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $281.50 today based on a price of $35.29 for UBS at the time of writing.
<h3>UBS Gr's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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JMP Securities analyst Aaron Kimson reiterates Gannett Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCI#NYSE">GCI</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $6 price target.

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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Goldman Sachs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in GS usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 36 extraordinary options activities for Goldman Sachs Gr. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 30% leaning bullish and 41% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $736,408, and 24 are calls, amounting to $2,228,905.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $565.0 and $750.0 for Goldman Sachs Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Goldman Sachs Gr options trades today is 473.88 with a total volume of 4,283.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Goldman Sachs Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $565.0 to $750.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Goldman Sachs Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996328_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$20.4</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$647.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">332</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$20.05</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$381.6K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td align="right">520</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$8.85</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
<td>$172.8K</td>
<td>975</td>
<td align="right">301</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$120.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$750.00</td>
<td>$117.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking and asset management firm. Approximately 20% of its revenue comes from investment banking, 45% from trading, 20% from asset management and 15% from wealth management and retail financial services. Around 60% of the company's net revenue is generated in the Americas, 15% in Asia, and 25% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Goldman Sachs Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Goldman Sachs Gr Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,170,301, the price of GS is down by -1.02%, reaching $630.38.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 77 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Goldman Sachs Gr</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $679.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $640. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $760. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Goldman Sachs Gr with a target price of $782. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Goldman Sachs Gr, targeting a price of $605. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $610. 
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Starbucks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SBUX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Starbucks. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $70,650, and 7 are calls, amounting to $405,870.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $90.0 to $100.0 for Starbucks over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Starbucks's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Starbucks's whale trades within a strike price range from $90.0 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Starbucks Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996324_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$19.25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$86.6K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>$72.6K</td>
<td>851</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$17.3</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$62.2K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$14.85</td>
<td>$14.98</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>270</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.85</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$9.75</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Starbucks</h3>
Starbucks is one of the most widely recognized restaurant brands in the world, operating more than 40,000 stores across more than 80 countries as of the end of fiscal 2024. The firm operates in three segments: North America, international markets, and channel development (grocery and ready-to-drink beverage). The coffee chain generates revenue from company-operated stores, royalties, sales of equipment and products to license partners, ready-to-drink beverages, packaged coffee sales, and single-serve products.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Starbucks, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Starbucks's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,125,293, the SBUX's price is up by 0.87%, now at $99.67. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 1 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Starbucks</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $114.5.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $115. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Stifel continues to hold a Buy rating for Starbucks, targeting a price of $114. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Intel. Our analysis of options history for Intel (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) revealed 29 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 48% of traders were bullish, while 41% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $530,030, and 23 were calls, valued at $1,504,270.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $13.0 and $30.0 for Intel, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Intel's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Intel's significant trades, within a strike price range of $13.0 to $30.0, over the past month.
<h3>Intel Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737996319_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$210.7K</td>
<td>4.4K</td>
<td>216</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.05</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$201.0K</td>
<td>477</td>
<td>207</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$144.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.52</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$140.8K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>711</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$100.8K</td>
<td>11.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Intel</h3>
Intel is a leading digital chipmaker, focused on the design and manufacturing of microprocessors for the global personal computer and data center markets. Intel pioneered the x86 architecture for microprocessors and was the prime proponent of Moore's law for advances in semiconductor manufacturing. Intel remains the market share leader in central processing units in both the PC and server end markets. Intel has also been expanding into new adjacencies, such as communications infrastructure, automotive, and the Internet of Things. Further, Intel expects to leverage its chip manufacturing capabilities into an outsourced foundry model where it constructs chips for others.
<h3>Current Position of Intel</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 30,399,593, the INTC's price is down by -0.86%, now at $20.65. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 3 days.</li>
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On The Dave Ramsey Show, a caller named Kyle shared a confession that sounds pretty hard to believe. In a clip shared to TikTok with the caption, "I hid $26K in Pokémon debt from my wife – now she wants a divorce," Kyle explained how his secret $26,000 spending spree on Pokémon cards and social media schemes went completely off the rails. His wife, pregnant with their fourth child, found out – and filed for divorce. What followed was a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/12/42420115/nondisclosure-is-lying-says-dave-ramsey-advising-couples-to-fully-disclose-finances-before-tying-the-knot">deep dive into financial infidelity</a>, broken trust and one very expensive lesson in what not to do with your money … or your marriage.&nbsp;
Kyle explained that his goal was to flip the cards for profit, but that plan fell apart faster than a flimsy Pikachu binder. When Ramsey pressed him for details, the spending wasn't just on Pokémon cards. Kyle also invested money into giveaways and followers to build a social media platform. Ramsey and co-host Jade Warshaw dissected the situation, with Ramsey <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/07/39821566/dave-ramsey-slams-instagram-rich-your-fancy-friends-are-probably-broke">summing it up as a "false front"</a> – an attempt to appear more successful than he was.
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Warshaw cut straight to the heart of the matter. "Yeah, it's not because of these Pokémon cards," she said. "That was just the final straw." Kyle admitted that his behavior leading up to the debt hadn't been great either – he described himself as "angry" and "not pleasant to be around."
When Ramsey asked what Kyle thought his wife was most upset about, he didn't hesitate. "The deceit. The betrayal," he said, fully owning up to the damage he'd caused. Ramsey didn't sugarcoat it, calling it "financial infidelity." "It's the same part of the brain you damaged," he said, comparing the betrayal to cheating in a relationship.
Kyle shared that he's started counseling, with his wife joining him for the first session. Ramsey and Warshaw both stressed the importance of rebuilding trust. Ramsey even gave him a reading assignment: Dr. Henry Cloud's Trust. He warned Kyle that rebuilding trust isn't just about the big things – it's about being transparent with every decision, no matter how small. "Not even a pack of gum," Ramsey said, driving the point home with an example so mundane it hurt.
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Statistics show that financial infidelity affects nearly one in three couples, with 31% of adults admitting to hiding purchases, debts or accounts from their partners. Communication is critical – studies reveal that couples who discuss finances openly are more likely to feel secure and satisfied in their relationships. For situations as severe as Kyle's, seeking financial advice or counseling isn't just helpful; it's necessary. A financial advisor or counselor can provide tools to navigate debt while helping couples rebuild trust – a process Ramsey emphasized would take radical honesty and patience.
As the call wrapped up, Kyle revealed that he's trying to sell the cards but will be lucky to recover $5,000. Ramsey empathized, sharing his story of going bankrupt chasing a get-rich-quick scheme. But he clarified that rebuilding trust takes radical honesty and a lot of time. For Kyle, it's now a matter of whether his wife will give him that chance.
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Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $47 to $47.5.

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISCG#NYSE">ISCG</a>) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/28/2004.

The fund is sponsored by Blackrock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>). It has amassed assets over $583.77 million, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

<h2>Why Small Cap Growth</h2>

With more potential comes more risk, and small cap companies, with market capitalization below $2 billion, epitomizes this way of thinking.

Growth stocks have higher than average sales and earnings growth rates. While these are expected to grow faster than the broader market, they also have higher valuations. Also, growth stocks are a type of equity that carries more risk compared to others. When you consider growth versus value, growth stocks are usually the clear winner in strong bull markets but tend to fall flat in nearly all other environments.

<h2>Costs</h2>

Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts if all other fundamentals are the same.

Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.06%, making it the least expensive products in the space.

It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.63%.

<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>

While ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund&#39;s holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.

This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector--about 23.10% of the portfolio. Healthcare and Information Technology round out the top three.

Looking at individual holdings, Microstrategy Inc Class A&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) accounts for about 1.09% of total assets, followed by Natera Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) and Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>).

The top 10 holdings account for about 5.93% of total assets under management.

<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>

ISCG seeks to match the performance of the MORNINGSTAR US SML CP BRD GRWTH EXTD ID before fees and expenses. The Morningstar US Small Cap Broad Growth Extended Index comprises of small-capitalization U.S. equities that exhibit growth characteristics.

The ETF has gained about 9.02% so far this year and is up about 12.33% in the last one year (as of 07/31/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $35.43 and $48.99.

The ETF has a beta of 1.08 and standard deviation of 23.73% for the trailing three-year period. With about 1000 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.

<h2>Alternatives</h2>

IShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth 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, ISCG is a great option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Small Cap Growth segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.

The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWO#NYSE">IWO</a>) and the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBK#NYSE">VBK</a>) track a similar index. While iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF has $11.99 billion in assets, Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF has $17.61 billion. IWO has an expense ratio of 0.24% and VBK charges 0.07%.

<h2>Bottom-Line</h2>

Retail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.

<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2312602/should-ishares-morningstar-small-cap-growth-etf-iscg-be-on-your-investing-radar?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-style_box_etf-2312602">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Many investors utilize <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">exchange-traded funds </a>(ETFs) which are diversified securities that contain various investments including stocks, commodities, and <a href="https://investmentfirms.com/what-is-a-bond/">bonds</a>. Here are the top-performing ETFs this week that have been providing investors with consistent returns.
<h3>1. MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN- Up 723.26% Over 1 Month</h3>
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRGD#NYSE">NRGD</a>) This ETN tracks -2x of the daily performance of the Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index, total return. This index is utilized to take short positions and uses derivatives to include the stocks from the energy sector.&nbsp;
<h3>2. MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN - Up 689.70% Over 1 Month</h3>
MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNKD#NYSE">BNKD</a>) is linked to a 2x inverse leveraged participation in the performance of the Index which is compounded daily, minus the applicable fees. It provides exposure to the 10 largest U.S. banks and financial services companies and this ETN includes inverse leveraged exposure to the Solactive MicroSectors&trade; U.S. Big Banks Index.
<h3>3. &nbsp;Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares- Up 526.87% Over 1 Month</h3>
&nbsp;Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TZA#NYSE">TZA</a>) is seeking daily investment results, of 300%, or 300% of the inverse, of the return of their benchmark index. This is a short-term trading tool that uses ETF and index swaps to get its inverse exposure.
<h3>4. &nbsp;iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF- Up 513.44% Over 1 Month</h3>
&nbsp;iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCG#NYSE">IMCG</a>) is a market-cap-weighted benchmark of US midcap stocks chosen for their growth characteristics. The selected growth stocks are described by IMCG as having above-average historical and forecasted earnings, revenue, equity, and cash flow growth.
<h3>5. iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF - Up 496.11% Over 1 Month</h3>
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISCG#NYSE">ISCG</a>) follows a market-cap-weighted benchmark of small-cap growth stocks in the United States. The index selects stocks with a market capitalization of 90-99.5 percent that fall into Morningstar's growth style category.

Let's Take A Look At This Weeks Highest Performing ETFs 5/7

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Exchange Traded funds</a> (ETFs) are excellent <a href="https://investmentfirms.com/investment-options/">investment</a> tools that can be purchased or sold on the stock market. Here are the highest performing ETFs this week that offer a wide variety of opportunities for investors.
<h3>1. MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN- Up 723.26% Over 1 Month</h3>
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRGD#NYSE">NRGD</a>) This ETN tracks -2x of the daily performance of the Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index, total return. This index is utilized to take short positions and uses derivatives to include the stocks from the energy sector.&nbsp;
<h3>2. MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN - Up 689.70% Over 1 Month</h3>
MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNKD#NYSE">BNKD</a>) is linked to a 2x inverse leveraged participation in the performance of the Index which is compounded daily, minus the applicable fees. It provides exposure to the 10 largest U.S. banks and financial services companies and this ETN includes inverse leveraged exposure to the Solactive MicroSectors&trade; U.S. Big Banks Index.
<h3>3. &nbsp;iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF- Up 549.86% Over 1 Month</h3>
iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMCG#NYSE">IMCG</a>) is a market-cap-weighted benchmark of US midcap stocks chosen for their growth characteristics. The selected growth stocks are described by IMCG as having above-average historical and forecasted earnings, revenue, equity, and cash flow growth.
<h3>4. iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF - Up 533.08% Over 1 Month</h3>
iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISCG#NYSE">ISCG</a>) follows a market-cap-weighted benchmark of small-cap growth stocks in the United States. The index selects stocks with a market capitalization of 90-99.5 percent that fall into Morningstar's growth style category.
<h3>5. &nbsp;Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares- Up 526.87% Over 1 Month</h3>
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TZA#NYSE">TZA</a>) is seeking daily investment results, of 300%, or 300% of the inverse, of the return of their benchmark index.

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