Highlights

  • Exposure focus: The Russell 2000 approach to US small caps.
  • Official net Assets were USD 77,443,201,856 as at 4 November 2026.
  • The listed net annual expense ratio is 0.19%.
  • Its reference measure is Russell 2000 Index.

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) follows the Russell 2000 Index, making benchmark membership central to its small-cap exposure. The portfolio spans many businesses, yet broad membership cannot remove the financing and operating risks associated with smaller companies. Its composition can differ materially from funds using a different small-company benchmark.

Investment approach and market coverage

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) uses an index-tracking mandate. The stated benchmark is Russell 2000 Index. The benchmark defines the eligible Investment universe, and its membership and weights shape the portfolio. An index objective does not mean the fund and benchmark will match exactly. Expenses, transactions, cash balances and implementation decisions can create differences. The scope of the mandate matters when comparing this exposure with an existing portfolio, because funds with similar names may cover different securities or market segments.

Holdings and underlying exposure

In the official holdings file dated 3 November 2026, selected leading stock positions were Glaukos at 0.45%; Brightspring Health Services Inc at 0.39%; Moog Inc Class A at 0.35%; Umb Financial at 0.34%; Viasat Inc at 0.33%. These figures are security-level portfolio weights; separate securities from the same issuer may appear in other rows. Holdings and weights can change.

Aggregating the reported Equity rows by the issuer file’s sector labels gives Health Care at approximately 20.53%, Financials at approximately 19.49%, Industrials at approximately 13.50%. These are calculated sums of rounded security weights, rather than a separate issuer-published allocation table. Cash, Derivatives and other asset classes are excluded from these sector sums. The composition helps explain which economic exposures accompany the stated mandate.

Fees distributions and share pricing

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) has a listed gross annual expense ratio of 0.19% and net annual expense ratio of 0.19%. At the net rate, USD 10,000 held at a constant value for a full year would imply approximately USD 19.00 in annual fund expenses. This is an illustrative fee calculation, excluding changes in value, brokerage costs and bid-ask spreads. Expenses are reflected within the product rather than quoted as a promised investment outcome.

The stated distribution frequency is quarterly. The schedule describes how often distributions are expected, while payment amounts depend on income and other applicable fund circumstances. A distribution is distinct from Capital appreciation and does not establish a fixed future payment. Shareholders also need to consider their own tax treatment, including any treatment of distributions or gains on sale.

iShares reported net asset value of USD 283.93 per share as at 4 November 2026. NAV measures the underlying net asset value allocated to a share; it is not an exchange closing-price quotation. Shares trade on NYSE Arca, where the transaction price can differ from NAV and where the bid-ask spread adds to the cost of entering or exiting a position.

Financing and liquidity risks in smaller companies

Small-cap businesses can have narrower product lines, less flexible funding and more variable Earnings than larger firms. Their shares may also be less liquid during stressed markets. Holding a collection of smaller businesses reduces dependence on any single issuer, but it does not remove a common response to tighter lending conditions or weaker demand. Index membership changes can alter the industry mix over time.

Key Insights

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) is defined by its benchmark and eligible investment universe. Its holdings explain the actual exposure, while the fee schedule and distribution arrangements explain important ownership mechanics. These features need to be considered together: broad coverage, a particular style or a specified Maturity band each changes the risks a Shareholder takes. The investment objective remains a target, and the value of the shares can decline.

Data checked on 5 November 2026. Each numerical observation uses the specific source date stated above.