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IWOvsVTWGETF Comparison

ETF 1
IWO

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Growth
+2.1%
VS
ETF 2
VTWG

Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap Growth
+2.1%

The ETFs iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) and Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF (VTWG) track the Russell 2000 Growth Total Return Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: US Small Cap Growth. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. IWO is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.24%, versus 0.06% for VTWG. IWO is up 20.69% year-to-date (YTD) with -$694M in YTD flows. VTWG performs better with 20.79% YTD performance, and +$112M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IWO and VTWG 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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IWO vs VTWG performance and flow charts

Performance

-20246810%May 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9Jun 16

Cumulative Flows

-300 M-200 M-100 M0 M100 MMay 18May 26Jun 2Jun 9Jun 16

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IWO
VTWG
+9.15%+9.16%
+23.56%+23.64%
+20.69%+20.79%
+41.43%+41.66%
+66.14%+66.83%
+34.68%+35.30%
Flows
IWO
VTWG
-$84M+$42M
-$125M+$44M
-$694M+$112M
-$566M+$138M
-$701M+$202M
-$348M+$392M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IWO
VTWG
+26.04%+26.04%
+22.30%+22.24%
+22.79%+22.66%
+24.71%+24.81%
Max drawdown
IWO
VTWG
-6.26%-6.26%
-14.82%-14.80%
-28.47%-28.47%
-40.45%-40.46%
Max drawdown duration
IWO
VTWG
13d13d
84d84d
280d280d
1409d1409d
Trading data

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IWO
VTWG
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$389.04
$284.40
Previous close
06/18/2026
$380.02
$277.57
Consolidated volume
06/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IWO
VTWG
Last price
$389.04
$284.40
1D performance
+2.37%
+2.46%
AuM$15.13 B$1.51 B
E/R0.24%0.06%
Characteristics
IWO
VTWG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesVanguard
BenchmarkRussell 2000 Growth IndexRussell 2000 Growth Index
N° of holdings890898
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 24, 2000September 20, 2010
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IWO
USA
92.8%
Other
7.2%
VTWG
USA
90.41%
Other
9.59%

Sectors

IWO
Information Techn.
21.84%
Industrials
21.02%
Health Care
19.04%
Consumer Discreti.
7.83%
Other
30.27%
VTWG
Information Techn.
21.28%
Industrials
20.6%
Health Care
18.65%
Consumer Discreti.
7.66%
Other
31.81%
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Diversification

IWO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.88%
VTWG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

15.38%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
IWO
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
3.64%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
1.65%
FABRINET
1.45%
IONQ
0.92%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.90%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.85%
US65290E1010
0.82%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.78%
SITIME CORP
0.74%
RAMBUS
0.73%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.71%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
0.71%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.67%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.66%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.64%
VTWG
BLOOM ENERGY CORP
3.57%
CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING
1.62%
FABRINET
1.42%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC
0.89%
ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES
0.83%
US65290E1010
0.80%
MODINE MNFC CO
0.77%
SITIME CORP
0.73%
IONQ
0.73%
RAMBUS
0.72%
DYCOM INDUSTRIES
0.70%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
0.70%
KRATOS DEFENSE AND SECURITY SOLS
0.66%
BRIDGEBIO PHARMA
0.65%
GUARDANT HEALTH INC
0.62%
Frequently asked questions about IWO and VTWG

How have the IWO and VTWG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, IWO is up 20.69% year-to-date (YTD), while VTWG has returned 20.79%. That puts VTWG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IWO or VTWG?

Year-to-date, the IWO ETF saw -$694M in flows, compared to +$112M for VTWG.

Which ETF is more volatile: IWO or VTWG?

Over the past year, IWO had a volatility of 22.3%, while VTWG experienced 22.24%.

Which ETF is bigger: IWO or VTWG?

As of June 18, 2026, IWO holds $15.13 B in assets under management (AUM), while VTWG manages $1.51 B.

What sectors do the IWO and VTWG ETFs invest in?

IWO leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. Meanwhile, VTWG focuses on Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care.

What are the top holdings of the IWO ETF and VTWG ETF?

IWO top holdings include BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING and FABRINET. VTWG holds in its top three: BLOOM ENERGY CORP, CREDO TECHNOLOGY GROUP HOLDING and FABRINET.

Which ETF is more diversified: IWO or VTWG?

IWO holds 1090 securities with 15.88% of its assets in the top 15. VTWG has 1122 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.38%.

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