#7 - iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM)
If fund investing is more your style, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA: IWM) is a good way to get exposure to small-cap stocks without the risk that may come from individual stocks. Over 93% of the fund’s holdings are U.S.-based companies, many with domestic supply chains—making it potentially less vulnerable to tariff-related disruptions.
The fund is down 9.4% year-to-date, slightly outperforming the broader index. But over the past five years, IWM has shown a steady upward trend. With a low expense ratio of just 0.19%, it’s a cost-effective way to tap into small-cap growth potential.
About iShares Russell 2000 ETF
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (the Fund) is an exchange-traded fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Russell 2000 Index (the Index). The Index is a float-adjusted capitalization weighted index that measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the United States equity market and includes securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index.
More about iShares Russell 2000 ETF- Current Price
- $205.71
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Fund AUM
- $61.57 billion
- Expense Ratio
- 0.19%
- 6-Month Performance
- -14.31%
- 1-Year Performance
- 0.52%
The Russell 2000 tracks the 2,000 smallest stocks in the broader Russell 3000—representing roughly 10% of the total U.S. market cap. These small-cap stocks, typically valued under $2 billion, are often seen as high-potential growth plays compared to their larger-cap counterparts.
But with that growth comes risk. Small-cap stocks aren’t for everyone. However, for risk-tolerant investors, the Russell 2000 offers a powerful way to diversify into emerging opportunities with long-term upside.
Whether you're looking for undervalued gems or high-momentum movers, Marketbeat is here to help you uncover your next great investment idea. Our free Russell 2000 screener tool allows you to sort and filter by market cap, analyst sentiment, sector, and more. And it updates in real-time throughout the trading day and when the index reconstitutes itself every quarter.
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