iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About IWO

What does IWO invest in?

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.

What is the expense ratio of IWO?

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) charges an expense ratio of 0.24%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is IWO?

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) manages $14.70B 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 IWO actively managed or an index fund?

IWO 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 (IWO's is 0.24%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was IWO launched?

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) launched in July 2000 and is managed by IShares.

How has IWO performed?

IWO'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.