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SXQGvsIWFETF Comparison

ETF 1
SXQG

6 Meridian Quality Growth Equity ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+1.03%
VS
ETF 2
IWF

iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap Growth
+1.6%

6 Meridian Quality Growth Equity ETF (SXQG) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) is part of the US Large Cap Growth segment. SXQG's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Health Care and Communication Services. In contrast, IWF's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services. SXQG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.55%, versus 0.18% for IWF. SXQG is down -4.74% year-to-date (YTD) with -$15K in YTD flows. IWF performs better with 4.41% YTD performance, and -$3.47B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SXQG and IWF 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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SXQG vs IWF performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

Cumulative Flows

-1,000 M-800 M-600 M-400 M-200 M0 MMay 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
SXQG
IWF
-2.43%-0.56%
+2.76%+12.93%
-4.74%+4.41%
+0.26%+21.92%
+31.19%+84.19%
+27.44%+93.61%
Flows
SXQG
IWF
-$794K-$91M
-$790K-$1.23B
-$15K-$3.47B
+$5M-$1.86B
+$25M-$1.31B
+$49M+$18M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
SXQG
IWF
+14.78%+19.75%
+11.87%+16.29%
+15.49%+19.42%
+18.55%+21.60%
Max drawdown
SXQG
IWF
-4.94%-7.06%
-14.02%-16.23%
-19.42%-23.36%
-33.90%-32.75%
Max drawdown duration
SXQG
IWF
17d17d
234d189d
256d191d
814d743d
Trading data

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SXQG
IWF
Last sale
6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
$31.34
$123.19
Previous close
06/18/2026
$31.20
$121.60
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
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IWF
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Main metrics
Last update 6/18/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
SXQG
IWF
Last price
$31.34
$123.19
1D performance
+0.46%
+1.31%
AuM$64.21 M$127.91 B
E/R0.55%0.18%
Characteristics
SXQG
IWF
Management strategyActivePassive
Provider6 MeridianiShares
Benchmark-Russell 1000 Growth Index
N° of holdings86346
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 11, 2021May 22, 2000
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

SXQG
USA
87.94%
Other
12.06%
IWF
USA
98.43%
Other
1.58%

Sectors

SXQG
Information Techn.
38.24%
Health Care
15.54%
Communication Ser.
11.28%
Consumer Staples
7.66%
Consumer Discreti.
7.05%
Other
20.23%
IWF
Information Techn.
52.35%
Consumer Discreti.
13.03%
Communication Ser.
12.76%
Health Care
7.05%
Other
14.81%

Diversification

SXQG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

62.26%
IWF

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

67.76%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
SXQG
NVIDIA
5.93%
ALPHABET INC-CL
5.79%
APPLE
5.20%
MICROSOFT-T
5.19%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
4.43%
VISA INCORPORATION
4.34%
MASTERCARD
4.33%
NETFLIX
4.15%
LILLY
3.93%
TJX
3.85%
ARISTA NETWORKS
3.80%
INTUITIVE SURGICAL
3.66%
PROGRESSIVE
2.59%
APPLOVIN
2.58%
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
2.49%
IWF
NVIDIA
13.22%
APPLE
11.12%
MICROSOFT-T
8.69%
BROADCOM LIMITED
5.77%
AMAZON.COM INC
5.30%
ALPHABET INC-CL
4.23%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.42%
META PLATFORMS
3.30%
TESLA
3.26%
LILLY
2.41%
VISA INCORPORATION
1.79%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
1.45%
MASTERCARD
1.30%
NETFLIX
1.28%
ABBVIE
1.21%
Frequently asked questions about SXQG and IWF

How have the SXQG and IWF ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 18, 2026, SXQG is down -4.74% year-to-date (YTD), while IWF has returned 4.41%. That puts IWF better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SXQG or IWF?

Year-to-date, the SXQG ETF saw -$15K in flows, compared to -$3.47B for IWF.

Which ETF is more volatile: SXQG or IWF?

Over the past year, SXQG had a volatility of 11.87%, while IWF experienced 16.29%.

Which ETF is bigger: SXQG or IWF?

As of June 18, 2026, SXQG holds $64.21 M in assets under management (AUM), while IWF manages $127.91 B.

What sectors do the SXQG and IWF ETFs invest in?

SXQG leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Health Care and Communication Services. Meanwhile, IWF focuses on Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services.

What are the top holdings of the SXQG ETF and IWF ETF?

SXQG top holdings include NVIDIA, ALPHABET INC-CL and APPLE. IWF holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.

Which ETF is more diversified: SXQG or IWF?

SXQG holds 86 securities with 62.26% of its assets in the top 15. IWF has 388 securities and a top 15 weight of 67.76%.

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