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SPDR® S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/04/2024: SLYG (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -12.18% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/04/2024 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 131460 | Beta 1.12 | 52 Weeks Range 80.00 - 100.95 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 80.00 - 100.95 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
SPDR® S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The SPDRu00ae S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index. It focuses on small-cap US companies exhibiting growth characteristics, primarily stocks from various sectors.
Reputation and Reliability
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is a reputable and well-established ETF provider with a long track record.
Management Expertise
SSGA has extensive experience in managing ETFs and passive investment strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: SLYG uses a replication strategy to match the index by holding all or a representative sample of the securities in the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index.
Composition The ETF holds stocks of small-cap US companies that exhibit growth characteristics.
Market Position
Market Share: SLYG holds a noticeable portion of the small-cap growth ETF market.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 1810000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- IWO
- VBK
- FNDA
- VCR
Competitive Landscape
The small-cap growth ETF market is competitive, with several large players. SLYG benefits from SSGA's brand recognition and the popularity of the S&P indices. Competitors may have lower expense ratios or slightly different index methodologies.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies depending on market conditions; refer to official fund documents for details.
Benchmark Comparison: SLYG's performance is closely tied to that of the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.15
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
SLYG generally has adequate trading volume for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically reasonable, but can widen during periods of market volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, interest rates, and investor sentiment toward small-cap stocks influence SLYG's performance.
Growth Trajectory
SLYG's growth depends on the overall growth of the small-cap market and the performance of the underlying companies.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
SLYG leverages the well-known S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index, offering investors a passively managed exposure to a defined segment of the market. Its reasonable expense ratio, combined with SSGA's brand and operational efficiency, provides a competitive advantage. The fundu2019s diversified holdings across various small-cap growth companies offer portfolio diversification benefits. The tracking of a widely recognized index makes it easy for investors to understand and evaluate its performance.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SLYG exhibits higher volatility than broad market ETFs due to its focus on small-cap growth stocks.
Market Risk
SLYG is subject to market risk, including economic downturns and sector-specific risks affecting small-cap companies.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking capital appreciation through exposure to small-cap growth stocks.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors with a higher risk tolerance.
Summary
SLYG offers a convenient way to access the small-cap growth market, tracking the S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index. Its expense ratio is competitive, and the fund provides broad diversification within its target market segment. However, investors should be aware of the increased volatility associated with small-cap stocks. SSGA's reputation adds to the ETF's reliability. The ETF aims for long-term capital appreciation making it ideal for investors with higher risk tolerance.
Similar Companies
- IWO
- VBK
- FNDA
- VCR
- RZG
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- State Street Global Advisors Website
- Bloomberg
- ETF.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market data fluctuates.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About SPDR® S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
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The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index measures the performance of the small-capitalization growth segment of the U.S. equity market. It may purchase a subset of the securities in the index in an effort to hold a portfolio of securities with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the index.
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