The Small Cap Value style ranks eighth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 1Q25 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Value style ranked eighth as well. The category receives our Neutral rating, which is based on aggregate ratings of 24 ETFs and 134 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value style as of January 22, 2025. See a recap of our 4Q24 Style Ratings here.
Figures 1 and 2 show the five best and worst rated ETFs and mutual funds in the style. Not all Small Cap Value style ETFs and mutual funds are created equal. The number of holdings varies widely (from 32 to 1,522). This variation creates drastically different investment implications and, therefore, ratings.