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iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) Sharpe Ratio: 1.36

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 20, 2026

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF seeks to track the Russell 1000 Growth Index, providing exposure to large- and mid-cap U.S. companies that exhibit growth characteristics.

IWF's Sharpe Ratio of 1.36 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.36 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 20, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

IWF Sharpe Ratio Rank

IWF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39.840
Below Average

IWF ranks above 39.8% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

IWF Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows IWF's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.87 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.87 to 2.31
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.31 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.45+
  • Median: 1.67 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how IWF's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 20, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
DARPGrizzle Growth ETF3.05
VEGNUS Vegan Climate ETF2.90
NACPImpact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF2.87
HLALWahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF2.76
FMTMMarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF2.73
MFUSPIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF2.66
BIBLInspire 100 ETF2.62
ROUSHartford Multifactor US Equity ETF2.54
IQMFranklin Intelligent Machines ETF2.50
DLNWisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF2.49
IWFiShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF1.36

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows IWF's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when IWF consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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