Should iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) offers broad exposure to small-cap growth stocks with $15.26 billion in assets and a competitive 0.24% expense ratio. The ETF has delivered strong performance with 19.95% gains year-to-date and 25.91% over the past year, though it carries higher volatility (beta of 1.19) typical of growth stocks. With a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy) and approximately 1,110 holdings, it provides effective diversification for long-term investors seeking small-cap growth exposure.