IUSG: Signs Of Exhaustion

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF offers low-cost, high-beta exposure to U.S. growth equities, but valuations appear stretched. IUSG's concentration in technology and communication sectors, with top 10 holdings comprising 54% of assets, limits true diversification. With a P/E of 39x and P/B of 10.22, IUSG reflects a mature market cycle and limited upside, especially if AI-driven momentum falters.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 12, 2025

Should You Boost Your Allocation to Growth ETFs Now?

Growth ETFs stand out as growth forecasts rise, Fed cut hopes build and investors pour billions back into U.S. equities.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 24, 2025

Is iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) made its debut on 07/24/2000, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Growth category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Can Growth ETFs Power Ahead as Optimism Builds?

Growth ETFs like VUG, IWF and SPYG shine as easing inflation, Fed rate cuts and upbeat earnings fuel bullish momentum in U.S. markets.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 27, 2025

Here's Why One Investor Took Profits in This Growth ETF While Staying Long-Term Bullish

Pennsylvania-based Amplius Wealth sold 75,079 shares of IUSG for an estimated $11.8 million in the third quarter. The transaction value represented about 1% of the fund's 13F assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Oct 27, 2025

IUSG: The Growth ETF That Spreads Wide But Never Soars

The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF offers broad growth exposure but consistently underperforms more focused growth ETFs like VUG, SCHG, and QQQ. IUSG's diluted large-cap content and minimal mid-cap allocation fail to deliver meaningful alpha or risk mitigation in most market regimes. Despite its low 0.04% expense ratio, IUSG's performance lags due to lower tech exposure and high concentration risk, matching drawdowns seen in QQQ.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2025

Is Turning to Growth ETFs a Smart Move Now?

Rate cut bets, record highs and strong earnings power growth ETFs like VUG, IWF, IVW, SPYG and IUSG into the spotlight.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 5, 2025

IUSG: Difficult To Trust The Trend

IUSG offers low-cost, diversified growth exposure, but its heavy tech weighting and high valuation introduce significant idiosyncratic risk. Recent performance has been slightly better than that of the S&P 500, with modest volatility, but the bullish case is more supported by technicals than by fundamentals. Macroeconomic risks—including slowing GDP, softening labor market, and inflation uncertainty—suggest the current growth trend is unsustainable in the short term.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2025

IUSG: Reinflation Appears, Cost Of Capital Risk To Horizon Values

iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF closely tracks major indices, with low expenses and similar sector weightings, making it still a broad market play despite a different name from "S&P 500." Tariffs, especially those set to increase in August, pose inflation risks that could impact the cost of capital and long-horizon growth stocks. Despite low U.S. export exposure, tariffs raise domestic prices.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2025

Growth ETFs Set New Records, Brush Off Tariff Headwinds

Growth ETFs like MGK, VUG, IWY, IUSG, and SPYG and others hit fresh highs as investors shrug off tariff threats and chase AI-fueled momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 15, 2025