iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
| Assets | $74.57B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.19% |
| PE Ratio | 18.59 |
| Shares Out | 283.15M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 18.17% |
| 1-Year Return | +21.20% |
| Volume | 40,622,947 |
| Open | 262.10 |
| Previous Close | 265.99 |
| Day's Range | 259.77 - 262.76 |
| 52-Week Low | 171.73 |
| 52-Week High | 271.60 |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| Holdings | 1943 |
| Inception Date | May 22, 2000 |
About IWM
Fund Home PageThe iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Russell 2000 index, a market-cap-weighted index of US small-cap stocks IWM was launched on May 22, 2000 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
5.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.18% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 0.65% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 0.56% |
| Coeur Mining, Inc. | CDE | 0.54% |
| Hecla Mining Company | HL | 0.50% |
| Nextpower Inc. | NXT | 0.50% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 0.49% |
| EchoStar Corporation | SATS | 0.47% |
| IonQ, Inc. | IONQ | 0.44% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 0.41% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.84245 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.6768 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.57563 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | $0.45985 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.694 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.75219 | Sep 30, 2024 |
News
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VIDEO: ETF of the Week: IWMI
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VIDEO: ETF of the Week: FESM
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Small-Cap Investing: Time for a Fundamental Approach?
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Decoding the Bull Case for Small Caps
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Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch trims the small caps ETF
Bill Baruch, founder and president of Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his latest portfolio move in the IJR.
ETF Prime: 5 ETF Stories to Watch as 2026 Gets Underway
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ITWO Vs. IWM: Evaluating If Extra Yield Costs Investors
The Proshares Russell 2000 High Income ETF targets higher yields via a covered call strategy on small-cap equities. I compare ITWO to the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, which tracks the Russell 2000 Index ...
Top gainers in the Russell 2000 Index and IWM ETF in 2025 revealed
The Russell 2000 Index and the IWM ETFs jumped by 13% this year as global stocks continued their uptrend. It has now risen by over 25% in the last five years, underperforming other blue-chip indices l...
IJR Over IWM: Filtering Out The Junk For Better Returns
I favor iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF as a long-term buy due to its embedded quality filter and lower expense ratio. I rate iShares Russell 2000 ETF a hold, as its recent outperformance is driven by ...
2026 Market Outlook: Tech Could Drive 20% Upside In 2026
The S&P 500 is poised for record highs in 2026 as underlying investment themes in the tech sector are fully intact. Technology companies represent more than one-third of the S&P 500 and will continue ...
Active vs. Passive ETF Flows, State Street on ETF Industy's Future | ETF IQ 11/24/2025
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: Capital Group Head of Global Pr...
IWMI & IWM - Which Is The Better Bet On Small-Cap US Stocks?
IWMI (Neos Russell 2000 High Income ETF) offers a 14.3% dividend yield by selling covered calls on the Russell 2000 index. IWMI underperforms IWM in strong markets but provides higher income. While th...
This Is How I Earn $2,000 A Month From Covered Call ETFs
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Small Cap Stock Rockets: Top 10 IWM Holdings' Eye-Popping Rally
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Q3 EPS Growth Accelerates Despite Misses, But The Real Test Is This Week
Despite some high-profile misses this week, S&P 500 EPS growth for Q3 2025 accelerated to 9.2%. All eyes will be on Mag 7 reports this week: Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet out on Wednesday, and Apple an...
ETF investors eye small caps and international as they seek rebalancing, says ETF strategist
With tech stocks making up 35% of the S&P 500, an all-time high, and defensive sectors at an all-time low of 19%, investors are losing diversification by using the index as a benchmark. Todd Sohn of S...