The Small Cap Value style ranks eighth out of the twelve fund styles detailed in our 4Q23 Style Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Small Cap Value style ranked seventh. The category receives our Neutral rating, which is based on aggregate ratings of 15 ETFs and 118 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value style as of October 17, 2023. See a recap of our 3Q23 Style Ratings here.
Figures 1 and 2 show the five best and worst rated ETFs and mutual funds in the Small Cap Value. Not all Small Cap Value style ETFs and mutual funds are created equal. The number of holdings varies widely (from 30 to 1,625). This variation creates drastically different investment implications and, therefore, ratings.