IWO offers diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap growth stocks, tracking the Russell 2000 Growth Index. With $11.7 billion AUM and a 0.24% expense ratio, IWO is a prominent cost-effective option for passive investors. Currently, the short-term outlook for small-cap growth is not very good.
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 07/24/2000.
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![]() IWO In 2 months Estimated | Other | $0.32 Per Share |
![]() IWO 4 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.32 Per Share |
![]() IWO 3 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.38 Per Share |
![]() IWO 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $1.05 Per Share |
![]() IWO 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.54 Per Share |
![]() IWO 11 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.37 Per Share |
![]() IWO In 2 months Estimated | Other | $0.32 Per Share |
![]() IWO 4 weeks ago Paid | Other | $0.32 Per Share |
![]() IWO 3 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.38 Per Share |
![]() IWO 6 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $1.05 Per Share |
![]() IWO 9 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.54 Per Share |
![]() IWO 11 Jun 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.37 Per Share |
ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The company operates as an investment fund, focusing primarily on replicating the performance of its underlying index. By committing at least 80% of its assets to the securities that constitute its target index, the fund aims to mirror the index's performance closely. This strategy primarily involves investing in a diverse range of securities to achieve its investment objectives, ensuring a broad exposure to the components of the index it seeks to emulate.
The bulk of the fund's investment strategy revolves around allocating a minimum of 80% of its assets towards purchasing the component securities of its underlying index. This method is employed to closely track the performance of the index, providing investors with a reliable benchmark comparison and potentially mirroring the index's returns.
Up to 20% of the fund's assets may be invested in derivatives, including futures, options, and swap contracts. This portion of the portfolio is aimed at achieving specific investment outcomes, such as hedging against market risk, enhancing returns, or gaining exposure to certain assets or markets with efficiency and flexibility.
The fund maintains the flexibility to hold a portion of its assets in cash and cash equivalents. This strategy provides liquidity, allowing the fund to meet redemption requests promptly. It also enables the fund to take advantage of investment opportunities quickly as they arise, maintaining the ability to act in the best interest of its investors.