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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) has returned -2.82% so far this year and 23.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IWO has returned 9.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
- 1D
- 4.25%
- 1M
- -6.37%
- YTD
- -2.82%
- 6M
- -1.70%
- 1Y
- 23.40%
- 3Y*
- 12.18%
- 5Y*
- 1.22%
- 10Y*
- 9.67%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 28, 2000, IWO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, IWO closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.12% | -0.32% | -6.37% | -2.82% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.16% | -6.77% | -7.55% | -0.77% | 6.34% | 6.15% | 1.50% | 6.05% | 4.13% | 3.33% | -0.78% | -1.34% | 12.90% |
| 2024 | -3.11% | 8.03% | 2.71% | -7.56% | 5.31% | -0.27% | 8.16% | -1.11% | 1.33% | -1.25% | 12.45% | -8.42% | 15.04% |
| 2023 | 9.99% | -1.23% | -2.47% | -1.16% | 0.17% | 8.21% | 4.69% | -5.26% | -6.67% | -7.66% | 9.11% | 11.94% | 18.51% |
| 2022 | -13.42% | 0.55% | 0.33% | -12.18% | -1.83% | -6.34% | 11.29% | -0.86% | -8.96% | 9.52% | 1.42% | -6.30% | -26.27% |
| 2021 | 4.78% | 3.12% | -2.84% | 1.95% | -2.76% | 4.59% | -3.73% | 1.85% | -3.84% | 4.71% | -4.99% | 0.43% | 2.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.42%, beta of 1.15, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2000.
- This ETF captured 131.98% of S&P 500 Index gains and 123.72% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.15 and R² of 0.77, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.42%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 131.98%
- Downside Capture
- 123.72%
Expense Ratio
IWO has an expense ratio of 0.24%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
IWO ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| IWO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.93 | 0.90 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.44 | 1.39 | +0.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.21 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 1.40 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.11 | 6.61 | -1.50 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore IWO risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF provided a 0.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.51 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.51 | $1.80 | $2.30 | $1.85 | $1.57 | $0.94 | $1.27 | $1.52 | $1.27 | $1.37 | $1.49 | $1.24 |
Dividend yield | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.80% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.32% | 0.44% | 0.71% | 0.76% | 0.73% | 0.97% | 0.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $1.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $2.30 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $1.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.57 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.94 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF was 60.11%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 1099 trading sessions.
The current iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF drawdown is 11.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -60.11% | Sep 5, 2000 | 525 | Oct 9, 2002 | 1099 | Feb 22, 2007 | 1624 |
| -57.62% | Oct 11, 2007 | 354 | Mar 9, 2009 | 452 | Dec 21, 2010 | 806 |
| -42.02% | Feb 10, 2021 | 341 | Jun 16, 2022 | 828 | Oct 6, 2025 | 1169 |
| -39.81% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 99 | Aug 7, 2020 | 119 |
| -29.23% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 240 | Sep 14, 2012 | 348 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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