Should iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF (IWX) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Launched on September 22, 2009, the iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF (IWX) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2025

IWX: Value Continues To Lag In Large Caps

IWX offers pure large-cap value exposure but has consistently underperformed SPY and IVE, making it a mediocre choice for value investors. The fund's narrow value criteria and large-cap focus limit its performance, especially as growth stocks continue to dominate the market. While IWX is liquid and has low fees, its risk-adjusted returns and Sharpe ratio are weak compared to peers, signaling a poor risk/reward balance.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 27, 2025

ETF Comparison: IWX Or VLU For Long-Term Buy?

The iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF provides exposure to large-cap U.S. equities, with targeted access to selected categories in the U.S. market. VLU takes advantage of stocks with a lower valuation and momentum, giving the fund a more gradual growth approach. An overweighted position could create near-term challenges for both IWX and VLU, including regulatory recalibration.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 3, 2025

IWX: A Good Value Basket

The style pendulum is likely swinging toward value from growth as the tech sector looks overcrowded. iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF tracks large-cap value stocks and diversified holdings. The IWX ETF has a strong sector mix, but underperformed Vanguard Value ETF due to different sector exposure, so there is potential for outperformance ahead.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2024

Value ETFs Make the Most of the Dow Jones Surge

Amid the Dow Jones rally, value stocks have made an impressive comeback, with investors looking for bargains.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 25, 2023

Value ETF (IWX) Hits New 52-Week High

This value ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 29, 2021