iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About IVW

What does IVW invest in?

The iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) is an investment product engineered to replicate the financial performance of a particular market benchmark. This underlying index comprises a curated selection of large, domestically-based corporations whose shares are chosen for their strong potential for expansion and growth.

What is the expense ratio of IVW?

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) charges an expense ratio of 0.18%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is IVW?

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) manages $77.27B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is IVW actively managed or an index fund?

IVW is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (IVW's is 0.18%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was IVW launched?

iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (IVW) launched in May 2000 and is managed by IShares.

How has IVW performed?

IVW's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.