iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF

IWO

Market cap $14.5B

MGK carries a much lower expense ratio and holds far fewer stocks than IWO. MGK delivered a much stronger five-year return and shallower drawdown, but its portfolio is heavily tilted toward technology giants.

IWO carries a higher expense ratio and greater volatility than VOOG. VOOG delivered stronger five-year growth and a smaller drawdown, while IWO leads in diversification and small-cap exposure.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

VONG has delivered stronger recent returns and lower volatility than IWO, but IWO offers broader small-cap growth exposure. IWO comes with a higher expense ratio, but a slightly higher yield and much lower average price-to-earnings ratio across its holdings.

IWM comes with a lower expense ratio, broader diversification, and a higher dividend yield than IWO. IWO is more concentrated in healthcare and technology stocks, while IWM tilts toward financials and holds almost twice as many companies.

VUG offers exposure to large-cap industry leaders, while IWO focuses on small-cap growth names with higher volatility. VUG delivered stronger 1-year and 5-year total returns, but IWO excels in periods when small caps outperform.

If you're only invested in the S&P 500, you're not invested in any smaller companies. The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF could get you some exposure to small-cap stocks.

VONG has delivered a much higher 1-year return and smaller historical drawdowns than IWO. IWO offers broader small-cap growth exposure with over 1,000 holdings and a slightly higher yield.

Fed turns dovish and trade tensions ease. Amid this scenario, tech & growth ETFs could soar along with some other areas.

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.