- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- +31.6% price growth over the last year
iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 22, 2026)
The iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF price gained 0.391% on the last trading day (Monday, 22nd Jun 2026), rising from $87.04 to $87.38. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.780% from a day low at $86.88 to a day high of $87.56. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.81% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -11 shares and in total, 116 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $10.17 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The ETF lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 14.50% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $95.80 and $104.37 at the end of this 3-month period.
SMLF Signals & Forecast
The iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $86.75 and $84.54. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and so far it has risen 4.00%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The ETF should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF
iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor finds support from accumulated volume at $86.42 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.678 between high and low, or 0.780%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.33%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $83.60 (-4.32%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 7 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SMLF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF to open at $87.27, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $86.67 and $88.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.42 (+/-1.63%) up or down from last closing price. If iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.63% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $86.42, some $0.96 (1.10%) from the current price of $87.38, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor ETF ETF A Buy?
iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Multifactor holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
6.214
Strong Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 23, 2026 - $87.27 ( 0.121%).
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SMLF Performance
Trading levels for SMLF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 87.95 | 0.655% |
| R2 | 87.69 | 0.358% |
| R1 | 87.53 | 0.175% |
| Price | 87.38 | |
| S1 | 87.01 | -0.418% |
| S2 | 86.85 | -0.601% |
| S3 | 86.60 | -0.90% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 87.38 | |
| S1 | 86.42 | -1.10% |
| S2 | 85.76 | -1.85% |
| S3 | 81.87 | -6.31% |
SMLF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.206 | 0.236% |
| 2 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.194 | 0.259% |
| 3 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.239 | 0.320% |
| 4 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.243 | 0.328% |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.207 | 0.314% |
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