
The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF is designed to mirror the financial performance of an index that specifically invests in U.S. equities from smaller companies displaying strong growth characteristics.
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The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF has strongly outperformed the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF for the past three years, but the future could be brighter for small caps. Meta Platforms and Microsoft shares have delivered negative returns for the past year, lagging the rest of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks.

Recent research from Fidelity says that small-cap stocks are undervalued compared with large-cap stocks. The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF delivered a 41.7% total return in the past year, strongly outperforming the S&P 500.

Small-cap stocks are beating the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 over the past year. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF has gained 22.1% year to date.

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF manages $15.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) and carries a higher expense ratio than iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF has historically demonstrated lower volatility and a significantly smaller maximum drawdown than its counterpart iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF provides heavier concentration in the technology and healthcare sectors while tracking a broader small-cap index

Compare portfolio diversity, sector tilts, and risk profiles as you weigh two leading small-cap growth ETFs for your investment strategy.