iShares Core S&P US Growth ETF

IUSG

Market cap $26.9B

iShares Core S&P US Growth ETF offers concentrated S&P 900 growth exposure, with 47% in technology and 59.5% in the top 10 holdings. IUSG features a low 0.04% expense ratio and robust growth metrics but has underperformed QQQ and several other growth ETFs since 2009. IUSG suits long-term or tactical growth allocations, but QQQ and other "large growth" ETFs remain more compelling.

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) made its debut on 07/24/2000, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF offers low-cost, high-beta exposure to U.S. growth equities, but valuations appear stretched. IUSG's concentration in technology and communication sectors, with top 10 holdings comprising 54% of assets, limits true diversification. With a P/E of 39x and P/B of 10.22, IUSG reflects a mature market cycle and limited upside, especially if AI-driven momentum falters.

Growth ETFs stand out as growth forecasts rise, Fed cut hopes build and investors pour billions back into U.S. equities.

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) made its debut on 07/24/2000, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

Growth ETFs like VUG, IWF and SPYG shine as easing inflation, Fed rate cuts and upbeat earnings fuel bullish momentum in U.S. markets.

Pennsylvania-based Amplius Wealth sold 75,079 shares of IUSG for an estimated $11.8 million in the third quarter. The transaction value represented about 1% of the fund's 13F assets under management.

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF offers broad growth exposure but consistently underperforms more focused growth ETFs like VUG, SCHG, and QQQ. IUSG's diluted large-cap content and minimal mid-cap allocation fail to deliver meaningful alpha or risk mitigation in most market regimes. Despite its low 0.04% expense ratio, IUSG's performance lags due to lower tech exposure and high concentration risk, matching drawdowns seen in QQQ.

Launched on 07/24/2000, the iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

Rate cut bets, record highs and strong earnings power growth ETFs like VUG, IWF, IVW, SPYG and IUSG into the spotlight.