Question 1

What is IJT?

Accepted Answer

IJT — iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund seeks to track the investment results of the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth IndexTM (the "underlying index"), which measures the performance of the small-capitalization growth sector of the U.S. equity market. It is a subset of the S&P SmallCap 600® (the "Parent Index") and consists of those stocks in the Parent Index exhibiting the strongest growth characteristics, as determined by S&P Dow Jone…

Question 2

What is the IJT ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

IJT last traded at $166.96 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the IJT MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

IJT has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.17% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0.17%, IJT is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are IJT annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

IJT historical returns: YTD: -0.12%, 1-year: +14.92%, 3-year annualised: +18.48%, 5-year annualised: +5.58%, 10-year annualised: +11.24%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.56, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does IJT pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IJT distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.77%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does IJT invest in?

Accepted Answer

IJT's top holdings include ViaSat Inc (VSAT, 0.0%), Protagonist Therapeutics Inc (PTGX, 0.0%), Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc (RHP, 0.0%), TG Therapeutics Inc (TGTX, 0.0%), Etsy, Inc. (ETSY, 0.0%) — and 342 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does IJT invest in?

Accepted Answer

IJT's largest sector exposures are Technology (18.1%), Industrials (17.1%), Healthcare (16.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is IJT? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

IJT has approximately $7.47B in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was IJT launched?

Accepted Answer

IJT was launched on July 24, 2000, giving it a 26-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy IJT in Canada?

Accepted Answer

IJT trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker IJT. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is IJT?

Accepted Answer

IJT has a 1-year volatility of 18.97% and a beta of 1.08 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.56 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-29	$165.19	$167.39	$165.09	$166.96	$166.96	111,267
2026-10-28	$163.61	$164.15	$162.78	$163.99	$163.99	156,105
2026-10-27	$162.81	$163.69	$162.19	$163.48	$163.48	124,473
2026-10-26	$160.97	$163.34	$160.97	$162.32	$162.32	1,492,841
2026-10-23	$160.99	$161.64	$160.02	$161.18	$161.18	113,700
2026-10-22	$161.28	$162.02	$160.61	$161.80	$161.80	114,982
2026-10-21	$162.07	$162.68	$161.33	$162.09	$162.09	110,750
2026-10-20	$159.76	$162.37	$159.76	$161.70	$161.70	136,170
2026-10-19	$159.69	$160.36	$158.99	$159.53	$159.53	295,441
2026-10-16	$161.18	$161.73	$158.54	$158.97	$158.97	177,200

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	VSAT	ViaSat Inc	0.00%
2	PTGX	Protagonist Therapeutics Inc	0.00%
3	RHP	Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc	0.00%
4	TGTX	TG Therapeutics Inc	0.00%
5	ETSY	Etsy, Inc.	0.00%
6	ALKS	Alkermes Plc	0.00%
7	GKOS	Glaukos Corp	0.00%
8	ZWS	Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation	0.00%
9	FSS	Federal Signal Corporation	0.00%
10	AWI	Armstrong World Industries Inc	0.00%

Sector	Weight
Technology	18.13%
Industrials	17.08%
Healthcare	16.76%
Financial Services	15.42%
Consumer Cyclicals	11.32%
Real Estate	7.19%
Energy	4.97%
Consumer Defensive	3.58%
Basic Materials	2.97%
Communication Services	2.33%
Utilities	1.72%

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iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT : NASDAQ)

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