iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About IWM

What does IWM invest in?

iShares Trust - iShares Russell 2000 ETF is an exchange traded fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors. The fund invests in public equity markets of the United States. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in growth and value stocks of small-cap companies. The fund seeks to track the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, by using representative sampling technique. iShares Trust - iShares Russell 2000 ETF was formed on May 22, 2000 and is domiciled in the United States.

What is the expense ratio of IWM?

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) charges an expense ratio of 0.19%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is IWM?

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) manages $80.24B 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 IWM actively managed or an index fund?

IWM 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 (IWM's is 0.19%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was IWM launched?

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) launched in May 2000 and is managed by IShares.

How has IWM performed?

IWM'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.