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
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Full historyIs IWF a good investment?
IWF is an equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 366 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.18%. Technology makes up 55% 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 366 holdings, the largest just 15.2% of the fund
- Ten-year total return of +419.6% has outperformed the S&P 500's +317.2%
Trade-offs
- One-year total return of +6.6% has trailed the S&P 500's +16.3%
- Five-year total return of +80.9% has trailed the S&P 500's +87.2%
- Technology is 55% 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 return | YTD | 1 year | 3 year | 5 year | 10 year | Since incept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWF | +4.2% | +6.2% | +78.1% | +75.4% | +377.9% | +530.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +11.7% | +15.0% | +71.7% | +75.5% | +256.9% | — |

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IWF charges a 0.18% expense ratio, yields 0.35% 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 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 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 holds 366 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, communication services, consumer cyclical and industrials. The largest position is NVIDIA at 15.2% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.