iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) Alternatives
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IWO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IWO
IWO charges 0.24% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IWO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | IWO vs BKSE | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Nov 3, 2009 | IWO vs SCHA | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2004 | IWO vs VB | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | IWO vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | Apr 14, 2020 | IWO vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IWO
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 93 | Mar 3, 2005 | IWO vs PBW | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 87 | Apr 19, 2011 | IWO vs FYC | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 70 | Nov 3, 2009 | IWO vs SCHA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 69 | Mar 1, 2006 | IWO vs RFG | |
| First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ... | 68 | Oct 13, 2021 | IWO vs MMSC |
Top Performing IWO Alternatives (YTD)
IWO alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 7.31% | May 1, 2023 | IWO vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 5.74% | Mar 3, 2005 | IWO vs XSMO | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 4.96% | Mar 1, 2006 | IWO vs RZG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 4.88% | Nov 15, 2016 | IWO vs JPSE | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 4.55% | Mar 1, 2006 | IWO vs RFG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IWO
IWO alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 13.06% | Sep 7, 2016 | IWO vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 19.33% | Apr 26, 2017 | IWO vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 19.90% | Jun 20, 2017 | IWO vs FSGS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | 20.07% | Feb 26, 2019 | IWO vs FSMD | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 20.11% | Nov 15, 2016 | IWO vs JPSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IWO
IWO alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.62% | Sep 7, 2016 | IWO vs SMMV | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | -11.84% | Jun 20, 2017 | IWO vs FSGS | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.41% | Apr 26, 2017 | IWO vs FLQS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | -12.63% | Feb 26, 2019 | IWO vs FSMD | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -13.08% | May 1, 2023 | IWO vs CAFG |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IWO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IWO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IWO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IWO vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IWO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IWO vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IWO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IWO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IWO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IWO vs ACWI |
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