The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index (i.e., depositary receipts representing securities of the underlying index) and may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Last week I wrote a market update that speculated on whether Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA: IWM) had put in a technical pattern called triple tops, or if it will clear the highs of 2021, 2024 and now 2025 and keep screaming higher.

How Much of a Stock Correction Should Investors Expect?

Bet on Wall Street Q4 tailwinds -- strong GDP data, holiday sales, AI boom & earnings growth. These have put the spotlight on IWM, XLF, XLY & XLE.

4 Reasons for Q4 to Start on a Strong Note: ETFs to Play

CNBC's "Fast Money" team shares their final trades of the day.

Final Trade: GM, OIH, IWM, TJX

CNBC's "Fast Money" traders list their final trades of the day.

Final Trade: FUBO, NVDA, OIH, IWM

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Final Trade: CERT, GDX, IWM, MPC

A sustained breakout for small-caps could usher in a new regime.

Stocks Hit All-Time Highs as Small-Caps Stage Breakout

Looking for broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

Should iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The Federal Reserve's inflation battle appears to be ending, and investors who position themselves correctly could capture significant gains. Producer prices unexpectedly dropped in August, while the U.S. government revised past employment figures downward by a staggering 911,000 jobs.

As the Fed Pivots, These 3 ETFs Are Positioned to Outperform

After a long period of underperformance, small-cap U.S. stocks may be staging a comeback. While it's too early to say for sure whether this is the start of a sustained rally or just an occasional rise, recent data shows encouraging signs for small-cap investors.

Will Small-Cap ETFs be Able to Sustain the New-Found Optimism?

Even with Monday's correction, small caps continue to see rotation.  The Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA: IWM) had a topping pattern last week.

Key Stock Market ETFs Outperforming The S&P 500

Rate cut hopes and investor rotation beyond tech are fueling renewed momentum in small-cap stocks, with the Russell 2000 surging in August.

ETFs to Ride the Small-Cap Comeback Wave

Investors have grown used to looking at the market through a single lens, usually the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq-100 index. But those indices are only benchmarks.

Equal Weight ETFs: Hidden Upside in Today's Market

IWM is gaining momentum as rate-cut hopes, attractive valuations and rising small-business optimism fuel renewed interest in small-cap ETFs.

Are Small-Cap ETFs Finally Ready to Shine?

IWM could get a lift from easing inflation, possible Fed rate cuts, rising small-business optimism, and decent earnings forecasts.

4 Factors That Could Give Small-Cap ETFs a Boost Ahead

Key Points in This Article: Small-cap stocks, via the Russell 2000, have underperformed the S&P 500 by about 5% annually over the past decade.

This ETF's Rally Sparks Hope: Are Small-Cap Stocks Ready to Rebound?

PSCI, PSCT, XSVM, XSHQ and FYT led small-cap ETF gains after softer inflation data boosted rate cut hopes.

Small-Cap ETFs Outperform on Inflation Data

The current market environment, characterized by easing inflation fears and a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy toward lower interest rates, is a favorable backdrop for small cap stocks.

Do Lower Rates Suggest Small Cap Stocks are in Favor?

With rate cut odds climbing, ETFs like VNQ, XLU, XLY, IWM and GLD look likely to gain from a Fed move.

5 ETFs to Benefit if Fed Cuts Rate in September

The Fed's recent rate decision has led us to form a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook. We see a few reasons that could help IJR better navigate the interest rate uncertainties ahead than IWM. The top ones are its avoidance of microcaps and more attractive valuation judging by yield.

3 Reasons To Favor IJR Over IWM In Case High Rates Persist

Real-time stock quote and overview for IWM