Key Metrics
Price Performance
30-DAY PRICE CHART
1-YEAR PERFORMANCE
Decision Support
What Matters Now
- The real question is what role this fund should play in allocation construction, not whether one short-term move looks attractive.
- IWM is valued near its sector range at 18.9x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 24.2%, above the sector norm of 18.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- IWM is in a bullish short-term regime and only 3.8% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- IWM fits best as a benchmark or core allocation building block rather than as a thesis that depends on single-company execution.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for IWM come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for ETF so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as SPY, QQQ, VTI.
Sources
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for IWM. Last refresh: Apr 13, 2026, 8:52 AM.
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Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as SPY, QQQ, VTI.
Editorial note
Written by Portfolio Terminal Research. Template updated 3/24/2026, with market data refreshed from the latest feed on 4/13/2026, 8:52:09 AM. This page is designed for research workflow and portfolio monitoring, not personalized investment advice.
ETF Sector Context
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Technical Analysis
iShares Russell 2000 ETF is currently trading at $261.30, which is 3.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of N/A, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IWM a good buy right now?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades at 18.9x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.2% volatility.
Does IWM pay dividends?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is IWM?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.2% and beta of N/A,IWM is classified as Medium risk.
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