iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF (SMIN)
BATS: SMIN · Real-Time Price · USD
75.73
+1.45 (1.95%)
At close: Oct 22, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
75.73
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Oct 22, 2025, 4:10 PM EDT
1.95%
Assets$919.59M
Expense Ratio0.75%
PE Ratio27.69
Shares Out12.40M
Dividend (ttm)$5.23
Dividend Yield6.91%
Ex-Dividend DateDec 17, 2024
Payout FrequencyAnnual
Payout Ratio194.90%
Volume246,333
Open75.48
Previous Close74.28
Day's Range75.18 - 75.94
52-Week Low61.54
52-Week High84.94
Beta0.44
Holdings531
Inception DateFeb 8, 2012

About SMIN

Fund Home Page

The iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF (SMIN) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI India Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of the bottom 14% of companies traded on Indian stock markets. SMIN was launched on Feb 8, 2012 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Equity
Category India Equity
Region Asia-Pacific
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol SMIN
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked MSCI India Small Cap

Top 10 Holdings

12.61% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCYXTSLA2.10%
Coforge LimitedCOFORGE1.58%
Fortis Healthcare LimitedFORTIS1.54%
Max Financial Services LimitedMFSL1.21%
One97 Communications LimitedPAYTM1.19%
The Federal Bank LimitedFEDERALBNK1.18%
GE Vernova T&D India LimitedGVT&D1.08%
Embassy Office Parks REITEMBASSY1.05%
Laurus Labs LimitedLAURUSLABS0.92%
Blue Star LimitedBLUESTARCO0.76%
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Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 17, 2024$5.23233Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2023$0.24375Dec 27, 2023
Jun 7, 2023$0.04265Jun 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2022$0.00382Dec 19, 2022
Dec 13, 2021$0.76795Dec 17, 2021
Dec 14, 2020$0.04953Dec 18, 2020
Full Dividend History

Performance

SMIN had a total return of -3.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.78%.

News

SMIN: A Favorable Cyclical Tilt Is Offset By Other Risks

The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF offers diversified exposure to over 500 high-growth Indian small-caps while serving as an apt diversifier for US investors (a beta of just 0.2x). SMIN's portfolio ...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: The Case For Holding The ETF - Risks, Rewards, And Relativity

SMIN offers high growth and diversification potential but comes with elevated risk and expensive valuations compared to US growth ETFs like QQQ. Despite India's strong economic prospects, SMIN underpe...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Upgrading To Buy, India Small Caps' Valuation Is Now Favorable

I am upgrading the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF (SMIN) to a buy due to improved valuation, despite technical caution. SMIN has underperformed, down 11% since November 2024, but offers a cheap P/E ...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Keep The Faith In India's Small Caps

Indian small and mid-cap names have led the way down this year. But there are signs that the cyclical tide is turning. SMIN stands out as a compelling rebound play.

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss sells the INDA and SMIN ETFs

Steve Weiss, founder and managing partner at Short Hills Capital Partners, joins CNBC's 'Halftime Report' to explain why he's bearish on India.

Other symbols: INDA
10 months ago - CNBC Television

Indian Banks To Sustain Higher Leverage Ratios On Growing Capital

Major Indian banks are expected to sustain high leverage ratios, as healthy profits and a rapidly growing economy will help them build buffers. India's economic growth, which slowed to 5.4% year over ...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

India's IPO Market Set For Another High After Landmark Year For Fundraising

Fundraising via IPOs in India is set for another landmark year after economic growth, favorable market conditions and improvements in the regulatory framework helped companies raise record amounts in ...

11 months ago - Seeking Alpha

China and India's emerging markets will both have opportunities, says Calamos' Nick Niziolek

Nick Niziolek, Calamos Investment Management co-CIO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss global opportunities in emerging markets under Trump.

1 year ago - CNBC Television

SMIN: High Growth-High Price, Spotting A Better Entry (Rating Downgrade)

I am downgrading SMIN to a hold due to a higher P/E ratio and weakening technical trends despite strong long-term growth prospects. SMIN's portfolio is heavily weighted towards cyclical sectors, which...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Small-Cap India Outperforms Large

Investing in India's small-cap market offers strong growth potential, with the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF providing diversified exposure to 499 companies. The SMIN ETF's sector composition, with...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Country Small-Cap ETFs

India small-caps only recently took the lead on the US, with a big jump higher over the last 18 months or so. Small-caps in other countries have been poor options for US investors relative to owning s...

Other symbols: ECNSEWUSEWZSIEUSIWMSCJ
1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Final Trades: Interactive Brokers, Delta, the SMIN and IYH

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

Other symbols: IBKRDALIYH
1 year ago - CNBC Television

SMIN: Poor Electoral Showing For Modi's BJP Actually Improved The Case For India

This article discusses the potential risks associated with Indian Prime Minister Modi's election disappointment but concludes that it actually strengthened the case for owning India. The author argues...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: No Stopping The Boom In India's Smaller Caps

India looks set for policy continuity in PM Modi's third term. Relative to an exceptional macro/micro setup, valuations aren't all that demanding here. Having outperformed through the last two terms, ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Modi's shock election hits India ETFs

India's Prime Minister Modi will hold on to his perch of the ruling coalition but his power may be watered down in an election twist, spooking investors who have enjoyed his stable hand for a decade.

Other symbols: INDAINDY
1 year ago - Fox Business

SMIN: Forget China, India Is Still The Way To Go

Investors are advised to buy India and stay away from China as India has stronger growth and a better relationship with free market economies including the U.S. China's stock market may seem "dirt che...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Caution Warranted Towards One Of The Dazzling Equity Counters Of The World

iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF has generated tremendous alpha for a long time now. Indian small-caps are favored due to the country's strong economic growth, political stability, and encouraging ind...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Chief economic advisor on India's GDP growth for financial year 2025

V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor to the Indian government, discusses the country's economic outlook.

Other symbols: INDAINDY
1 year ago - CNBC International TV

Trade Tracker: Steve Weiss bets on India

Steve Weiss, Short Hills Capital Partners founder and managing partner, joins 'Halftime Report' to break down his bet on the emerging market, India.

Other symbols: INDAINDY
1 year ago - CNBC Television

SMIN: India's Small/Mid-Caps Are Exuberant But Not Irrationally So

Indian large-cap equity performance has been impressive but nothing compared to the small and mid-caps. The widening small/mid-cap valuation premium is a concern, but investors also need to factor in ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Indian Small Caps - A Gateway To Emerging Market Growth

Investing in Indian Small Caps offers high-growth potential and undervalued opportunities for investors. India's fast-growing economy, consumer demand, and government's fiscal approach support the inv...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Consider This: Is India The New China?

India's potential for economic growth lies in its young population, business-friendly reforms, and technology sectors. To unlock this potential, India needs long-term policies to address structural co...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India is seeing a multidecade growth surge. Here's how you can invest in it.

If you would like to have investment exposure to a tremendous emerging market with good prospects for rapid growth over coming decades, you should look at India.

Other symbols: ACNCTSHEPIFLINGHDBIBN
2 years ago - Market Watch

India's Manufacturing Output Surges While Inflation Pressures Ease

India's economy continues to experience rapid growth, with GDP expanding by 7.8% year-over-year in the April-June quarter of 2023. Industrial production in India rose by 10.3% year-over-year in August...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: More Upside To Come Among Indian Small Caps

The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF has outperformed other India funds in 2023, with a 24% total return. The ETF has a small-size orientation and pays a modest dividend, and its robust performance an...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Why India Is Bucking The Global Slowdown Trend

India is the fastest-growing major economy this year. While others in the region look to be struggling, there are few clouds on the horizon for India.

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India's Economy Continues To Show Strong Growth In Mid-2023

India's economy continues to show strong expansion in the first half of 2023, driven by domestic demand and robust manufacturing and services sectors. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Indi...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Best ETF To Buy India For Long Term Growth

India could be a good option for international diversification, as it offers a low correlation with the U.S. and is less dependent on a weak dollar and strong commodities. Despite being considered an ...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Possibly The Best India ETF

India is expected to become one of the main growth engines of the global economy due to its large population and economic opportunities created by the pandemic. The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF is...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

What's Shaping India? 5 Emerging Trends

India essentially became the office of the world as corporations became more comfortable with work being performed outside of the office. We see fewer opportunities in branded sneakers and more opport...

Other symbols: EPIINCOINDAINDY
2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

INDA And SMIN: Why It's Time To Bet On India

India is currently experiencing 3 strong growth catalysts that should drive GDP outperformance. Legacy investment issues like a weak Rupee and mixed relative competitiveness are slowly improving.

Other symbols: INDA
2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Use SMIN's Small Caps To Profit From India's Sweet Spot

The iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF makes for a valid investment as it could appreciate by 19% despite recession risks in the developed world. My bullish stance is supported by strong GDP figures, in...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India: Another Solid Year Ahead For The Economy

Good growth momentum, strong credit growth, and a supportive budget environment provide a positive backdrop, though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) still has work to do to tame inflation. Export growt...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India's Economic Growth Moderates In Last Quarter Of 2022

India has become an increasingly attractive location for multinationals across a wide range of industries. Latest data on key economic indicators continue to show strong momentum in many sectors of th...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: A Higher Beta Play On The India Growth Story

With the Indian growth story intact, the iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF offers investors a vehicle for higher beta exposure. In the near term, the sector allocation skew should see the fund benefit ...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Control, Complexity, And Politics: Deconstructing The Adani Affair

The India Rising story hit some turbulence last week, as one of its biggest corporate success stories, the Adani Group, was hit with a report from Hindenburg Research. While the revenue part of the st...

2 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India Will Do Better Than Most Of Its Asian Peers In 2023

Proactive policy in 2022 leaves India in a good position to benefit from easier conditions in 2023. India's lesser reliance on trade with China provides a buffer.

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

SMIN: Indian Small-Cap Equities Are Still Overvalued

SMIN invests in small-cap Indian stocks. The fund has technically out-performed U.S. equities recently; however, perhaps a lot of this has been due to favorable cyclical positioning and international ...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

5 Growth Opportunities In India

India is now the fastest-growing major economy in the world, surpassing China for the first time in a generation, with close to 8% growth. India's combination of a pro-business, reform-minded governme...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India: The Next China

India's demographic advantage puts the country in a position to be one of the fastest-growing global economies—if not the fastest. India remains synonymous with entrepreneurship, especially for techno...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Diamond In The Rough

India celebrated the diamond anniversary of its independence; could this be the year to seek out a “diamond in the rough” there? When digging below top-level figures, certain subsectors—like private s...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

India: Banking On The Budget

The 2022/23 Union budget sets out the Indian government's estimate for the deficit in 2021/22 at 6.8% of GDP and projects the deficit falling to 6.4% in 2022/23. The importance of agriculture for Indi...

3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

Investing In India: Earnings Vs. Small-Cap ETFs

The WisdomTree India Earnings ETF invests based on the WisdomTree India Earnings Index. Using an in-house index is common for WisdomTree ETFs.

Other symbols: EPI
3 years ago - Seeking Alpha

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