IWF

IWF ETF Analysis

NYSEARCA: IWF

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETFEquityMkt cap $120.31BCIK 0001100663

$117.61+1.39 (+1.20%)
Summary

The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF aims to mirror the performance of a benchmark index. This index focuses on large and medium-sized American companies that demonstrate robust growth potential.

Holdings and distributions sourced from IShares fund filingsupdated daily

Dividend yield0.37%Inception2000
Expense ratio0.18%1-yr return-3.6%
Assets (AUM)$119.0B5-yr return+56.0%
NAV$116.18Div growth 5yr+1.2%
Holdings373Beta1.17
DistributionQuarterlyIndex—

Top holdings

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NVDA logo
NVIDIANVDA
14.9%
AAPL logo
AppleAAPL
8.4%
MSFT logo
MicrosoftMSFT
6.1%
GOOGL logo
AlphabetGOOGL
5.1%
AVGO logo
BroadcomAVGO
4.7%
GOOG logo
AlphabetGOOG
4.1%

Dividends

Full history
Forward yield0.37%
Annual distribution$0.43
Frequencyquarterly
Next ex-date—
Years of growth0
5-yr growth+1.2%

Is IWF a good investment?

IWF is an equity ETF that provides exposure to information technology companies. It holds approximately 373 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.18%. Information Technology makes up 56% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.

Strengths

  • Low 0.18% expense ratio, equal to approximately $18 a year on every $10,000 invested
  • Dividend has grown ~2% annually over the past decade
  • Spread across 373 holdings, the largest just 14.9% of the fund
  • Ten-year total return of +411.6% has outperformed the S&P 500's +324.4%

Trade-offs

  • One-year total return of -3.1% has trailed the S&P 500's +11.9%
  • Five-year total return of +60.8% has trailed the S&P 500's +74.0%
  • Information Technology is 56% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
  • Higher volatility (beta 1.17) than the broad market

This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether IWF suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.

Performance & returns

Full performance
Price returnYTD1 year3 year5 year10 yearSince incept.
IWF-0.6%-3.6%+71.9%+56.0%+371.6%+501.9%
S&P 500 (SPY)+10.8%+10.6%+73.9%+62.6%+262.0%—
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IWF frequently asked questions

IWF charges a 0.18% expense ratio, yields 0.37% and has grown its distribution roughly 2% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.

IWF pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 2% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.

IWF has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which works out to $18.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.

IWF holds 373 positions. Its largest sectors are information technology, communication, consumer discretionary and industrials. The largest position is NVIDIA at 14.9% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.

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