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. The Fund invests in a representative sample of securities included in the Index that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Index. The Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, and serves as the underlying index for the Russell 2000 Growth and Value Index series. Component companies are adjusted for available float and must meet objective criteria for inclusion to the Index. The Fund's investment adviser is BlackRock Fund Advisors (BFA).
Basic Details
Issuer Blackrock
Fund NameiShares Russell 2000 ETF
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:IWM
Inception Date5/22/2000
Fund ManagerDiane Hsiung, Jennifer Hsui, Greg Savage, Alan Mason
Phone+1-800-4742737
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkRussell 2000 TR USD
CategorySize and Style
FocusSmall Cap
Development LevelDeveloped Markets
RegionNorth America
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$46.23 billion
Average Daily Volume$18.87 million
Discount/Premium1.39%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.20%
Other Expenses0.00%
Total Expenses0.20%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.20%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorState Street Bank and Trust Company
AdvisorBlackRock Fund Advisors
CustodianState Street Bank and Trust Company
DistributorBlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer AgentState Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
Lead Market MakerLatour Trading
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is iShares Russell 2000 ETF's stock symbol?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "IWM."
How often does iShares Russell 2000 ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for iShares Russell 2000 ETF?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 5th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.5952 per share on Tuesday, July 10th. This represents a $2.38 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.41%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 3rd. This is an increase from iShares Russell 2000 ETF's previous quarterly dividend of $0.58. View iShares Russell 2000 ETF's Dividend History.
Are investors shorting iShares Russell 2000 ETF?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 87,119,661 shares, an increase of 0.8% from the July 13th total of 86,444,751 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 19,233,592 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.5 days. View iShares Russell 2000 ETF's Current Options Chain.
Who are iShares Russell 2000 ETF's key executives?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF's management team includes the folowing people:
- Robert H. Silver, Independent Chairman of the Board of Trustees (Age 58)
- Michael Arthur Latham, President, Trustee (Age 51)
- Jack Gee, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer (Age 57)
- Scott F. Radell, Executive Vice President (Age 48)
- Amy Schioldager, Executive Vice President (Age 56)
- Edward B. Baer, Vice President, Chief Legal Officer (Age 45)
- Ira P. Shapiro, Vice President (Age 52)
- Eilleen M. Clavere, Secretary (Age 61)
- Cecilia H. Herbert, Independent Trustee (Age 68)
- Charles A. Hurty, Independent Trustee (Age 73)
Has iShares Russell 2000 ETF been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about IWM stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. iShares Russell 2000 ETF earned a news impact score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the exchange traded fund an impact score of 46.65 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for iShares Russell 2000 ETF.
Who are iShares Russell 2000 ETF's major shareholders?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Morgan Stanley (6.76%), Senator Investment Group LP (3.06%), Jones Financial Companies Lllp (2.15%), PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (1.50%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.24%) and Natixis (1.19%).
Which major investors are selling iShares Russell 2000 ETF stock?
IWM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Jones Financial Companies Lllp, Toronto Dominion Bank, State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wealth Architects LLC, Millburn Ridgefield Corp, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC , S. Muoio & CO. LLC and Addenda Capital Inc..
Which major investors are buying iShares Russell 2000 ETF stock?
IWM stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Senator Investment Group LP, Morgan Stanley, Schroder Investment Management Group, United Services Automobile Association, Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC, TD Asset Management Inc., Charles Schwab Investment Advisory Inc. and Gainplan LLC.
How do I buy shares of iShares Russell 2000 ETF?
Shares of IWM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is iShares Russell 2000 ETF's stock price today?
One share of IWM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $168.94.
How big of a company is iShares Russell 2000 ETF?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF has a market capitalization of $42.54 billion.
How can I contact iShares Russell 2000 ETF?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF's mailing address is 45 FREMONT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, 94105, United States. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-800-4742737.
MarketBeat Community Rating for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA IWM)
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