Russell U.S. Indexes Spotlight - Quarterly Report: July 2026

The rotation into small caps and broadening of the US equity rally continued into Q2. Both large-cap and small-cap Value indices trailed their Growth counterparts unlike over the last 2-3 quarters.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

Inside the Success of BlackRock's iShares ETFs

BlackRock's iShares helped push assets past $15T as ETFs surged. Here's what fueled the growth and which iShares ETFs remain investor favorites, per ETF Central data.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 23, 2026

iShares Russell 1000 Growth: A Concentrated AI Bet That Is Lagging The S&P 500

The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF is now a concentrated bet on mega-cap AI and tech, with 54% in its top ten holdings. Despite long-term outperformance, IWF has lagged the S&P 500 over the past year while carrying higher volatility and concentration risk. IWF charges a 0.18% fee, materially higher than near-identical growth ETFs from Vanguard, State Street, and Schwab, which charge around 0.04%.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

Growth & Value Share Megacaps in Latest Russell Reconstitution

In professional sports, certain teams have a proclivity for trading with one another. It could be due to front office familiarity, complementary trade dynamics that address the needs of both teams, or other reasons.

ETF Trends • Jun 30, 2026

Houston, We Have a Listing

Investors have increasingly focused on the potential implications of large private companies—such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—eventually entering public equity indexes and, by extension, passive exchange-traded funds. Given the scale, visibility, and thematic relevance of these companies across artificial intelligence, space, and next-generation technology, this attention is warranted.

ETF Trends • Jun 17, 2026

ETFs for Investors Seeking Balance Amid Ceasefire Optimism

Markets rally on ceasefire hopes, but should investors chase the headlines? ETFs can offer a balanced approach in a headline-driven market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 12, 2026

Anticipated SpaceX IPO ETFs: Massive Hype or Real Opportunity?

SpaceX IPO fever is lifting space ETFs, but history warns against chasing debut-day hype. Here's how investors can gain diversified exposure.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 8, 2026

Should iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on May 22, 2000, the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 2, 2026

IWF Tracks the Russell 1000 Growth Index, But Three Names Now Drive a Third of Its Performance

You buy the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWF | IWF Price Prediction) expecting broad growth exposure.

24/7 Wall Street • May 21, 2026

After Watching Mega Caps Drive Every Bull Market This Decade These 3 Growth ETFs Keep Rising to the Top of My Research

Every bull market since 2016 has been a mega cap story. The S&P 500's gains over the past decade have been driven by a handful of growth giants whose weight in the index keeps expanding.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026