iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

IWF

Market cap $126B

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Launched on May 22, 2000, the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

You buy the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWF | IWF Price Prediction) expecting broad growth exposure.

Every bull market since 2016 has been a mega cap story. The S&P 500's gains over the past decade have been driven by a handful of growth giants whose weight in the index keeps expanding.

The Middle East crisis led to a broad selloff in Russell equity segments in March halting the year-long rally. 12M forward P/Es derated broadly but more so for Russell 1000, Top 200 and the large- and small-cap Growth indices partly due to their heavy Tech exposure and valuation expansion over the last three years.

The rebound in the S&P 500 and expectations of resilient earnings signal a risk-on shift. Growth ETFs may be poised for a rebound.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.