IWB ETF

The iShares Russell 1000 ETF (IWB) was introduced on May 15, 2000. It is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that aims to provide wide access to the Large Cap Blend section of the US stock market.

IWB offers diversification with 1,000 largest U.S. stocks, but has slightly underperformed the S&P 500 due to lower tech exposure. A new rate decline cycle could favor IWB, potentially outperforming the S&P 500 in 2025 and 2026 due to higher mid-cap and small-cap exposure. IWB's forward P/E ratio of 20.8x is higher than pre-pandemic levels but lower than the pandemic peak, making it not cheap but reasonably valued.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares Russell 1000 ETF (IWB), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000.

Fiona Bassett is CEO of FTSE Russell, one of the largest indexing firms in the world and the owner of the small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 and large-cap Russell 1000. She joins Todd Rosenbluth, Vettafi head of research, and CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'ETF Edge' to discuss the Russell rebalancing this week and what it says about investor sentiment.

For investors seeking momentum, iShares Russell 1000 ETF IWB is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up about 33% from its 52-week low of $224.41 per share.

The popular Russell indexes are set to get the customary new look this month. ETFs targeting the Russell Indices are currently in focus.

The iShares Russell 1000 ETF follows the top 1000 U.S. companies based on market value, similar to the S&P 500 but with a larger number of holdings. The IWB ETF is focused on tech, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and financial companies. Despite providing diversification and liquidity, its strategy of weighting based on market capitalization restricts exposure to smaller, potentially high-growth companies.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the iShares Russell 1000 ETF (IWB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/15/2000.

The iShares Russell 1000 ETF is recommended as a buy due to its current mix of holdings and lower weight on overvalued companies. Vanguards Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund ETF is expected to outperform IWB due to its greater concentration on top performers. IWB has a competitive expense ratio and noteworthy dividend yield compared to other peer funds.