FESCvsIWMETF Comparison
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First Eagle Small Cap Equity ETF (FESC) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) belong to the same industry segment: US Small Cap. FESC's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Healthcare. In contrast, IWM's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. FESC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.19% for IWM. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FESC and IWM below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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FESC vs IWM performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FESC IWM | -1.74%-3.69% | -4.14%-5.10% | n/a+15.67% | n/a+15.77% | n/a+70.59% | n/a+36.16% |
| Flows | FESC IWM | +$2M+$2.31B | -$10M+$1.58B | --$4.87B | --$1.01B | --$1.20B | --$4.23B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FESC IWM | +15.12%+13.24% | n/a+18.81% | n/a+21.18% | n/a+22.42% |
| Max drawdown | FESC IWM | -8.76%-8.65% | n/a-11.03% | n/a-27.52% | n/a-31.96% |
| Max drawdown duration | FESC IWM | 47d50d | n/a82d | n/a289d | n/a1093d |
Trading data
FESC | IWM | |
Last sale 10/5/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.27 | $283.38 |
| Previous close 10/05/2026 | $23.14 | $281.52 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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FESC
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Main metrics
Last update 10/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FESC | IWM | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.27 | $283.38 |
| 1D performance | +0.57% | +0.66% |
| AuM | $4.40 M | $79.25 B |
| E/R | 0.85% | 0.19% |
Characteristics
FESC | IWM | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | First Eagle Investments | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | Russell 2000 Index |
| N° of holdings | 181 | 1940 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 1, 2026 | May 22, 2000 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FESC
USA
93.21%
Other
6.79%
IWM
USA
94.99%
Other
5.01%
Sectors
FESC
Industrials
16.26%
Finance
15.47%
Healthcare
14.53%
Non-Energy Materi.
13.96%
Technology
13.04%
Energy
8.84%
Other
17.9%
IWM
Finance
26.05%
Healthcare
20.69%
Technology
11.8%
Industrials
10.33%
Other
31.12%
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Diversification
FESC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.63%
IWM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
4.62%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FESC
Hinge Health, Inc.
1.11%
Remitly Global, Inc.
1.07%
Installed Building Products, Inc.
1.06%
CareDx, Inc.
1.05%
Ameris Bancorp
1.05%
Dorian LPG Ltd.
1.01%
Quaker Houghton
0.99%
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
0.95%
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
0.94%
Old National Bancorp
0.94%
Axos Financial, Inc.
0.92%
Braze, Inc.
0.90%
Herc Holdings, Inc.
0.89%
The Pennant Group, Inc.
0.88%
Commercial Metals Co.
0.87%
IWM
JFrog Ltd.
0.35%
Moog, Inc.
0.34%
UMB Financial Corp.
0.34%
Glaukos Corp.
0.33%
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
0.33%
Brinker International, Inc.
0.32%
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
0.30%
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
0.30%
Cytokinetics, Inc.
0.30%
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.
0.29%
Old National Bancorp
0.29%
SM Energy Co.
0.29%
Twist Bioscience Corp.
0.28%
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.
0.28%
CareTrust REIT, Inc.
0.28%
Frequently asked questions about FESC and IWM
Which ETF is bigger: FESC or IWM?
As of October 2, 2026, FESC holds $4.40 M in assets under management (AUM), while IWM manages $79.25 B.
What sectors do the FESC and IWM ETFs invest in?
FESC leans toward sectors like Industrials, Finance and Healthcare. Meanwhile, IWM focuses on Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the FESC ETF and IWM ETF?
FESC top holdings include Hinge Health, Inc., Remitly Global, Inc. and Installed Building Products, Inc.. IWM holds in its top three: JFrog Ltd., Moog, Inc. and UMB Financial Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: FESC or IWM?
FESC holds 181 securities with 14.63% of its assets in the top 15. IWM has 1953 securities and a top 15 weight of 4.62%.
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