Better iShares ETF: Large-Cap Exposure with IVV or Small-Cap Focused IWM
2026-03-03 15:13:59 ET
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:IVV) stands out for its ultra-low expense ratio and large-cap technology exposure, while the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT:IWM) targets small-cap stocks with higher volatility and costs.
IWM and IVV are both broad-based U.S. equity ETFs from iShares, but they serve different roles. IWM captures the performance of nearly 2,000 small-cap companies, while IVV tracks the S&P 500 ’s largest U.S. firms. This comparison highlights how their costs, returns, risks, and sector makeup differ.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
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