U.S. small-cap growth ETFs VIOG and IJT hit 52-week highs amid institutional buying and rising dividends.

Two U.S. small-cap growth ETFs, Vanguard’s VIOG and iShares’ IJT, hit new 52-week highs on Thursday, with VIOG closing at $126.13 and IJT at $146.75, driven by upward momentum and institutional interest. VIOG and IJT, which track small-cap growth stocks, showed strong price performance, with IJT also raising its quarterly dividend. Both funds have seen increased holdings from hedge funds and other institutions, though no specific catalysts for the gains were detailed.