Value exchange-traded funds have lagged growth in 2023 due to an unusual circumstance unfolding in the market, according to two experts. As of Tuesday's close, the iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) has gained 22.84% this year. The iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (IVE) is up 11.27% in the same period. The IVE value ETF fell 7.38% last year, while the IVW growth ETF dropped 30.08%. "If you think about this, that's a really tough pill to swallow for value investors after it appeared value was turning the corner in 2022 following years of underperformance," he added.

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Persons: Tom Hancock, Bob Pisani, Nathan Geraci, Geraci, Hancock Organizations: Quality, Big Locations: CNBC's