Growth-Oriented ETFs: VONG Has Lower Fees, While IWY Has Delivered Higher Returns

VONG offers a lower expense ratio and broader diversification than IWY IWY has a heavier tilt toward technology and a more concentrated portfolio Both funds delivered nearly identical 1-year total returns and yields as of Jan. 9, 2026 These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of Millionaires ›

The Motley Fool • Jan 17, 2026

IWY vs. IWO: IWY Goes Heavy on Big Tech, While IWO Focuses on Small Caps. Is Either One a Must-Own ETF?

IWY tilts heavily toward technology mega-caps, while IWO offers broader small-cap growth exposure IWO carries higher volatility and a steeper historical drawdown, and holds about 10 times the number of stocks as IWY IWY charges a slightly lower expense ratio and has a marginally lower yield CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 17, 2026

Should iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 22, 2009.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 13, 2026

IWY vs. VUG: How Fees and Diversification Set These Popular Growth ETFs Apart

IWY charges a higher expense ratio than VUG. VUG holds more stocks and manages significantly larger assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Jan 12, 2026

IWY: Mega-Cap Concentration, Not An AI Bubble. A Tactical 6-Month Call

I recommend buying iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY) for a six-month holding period, leveraging its mega-cap concentration. IWY's tech-heavy, mega-cap focus benefits from current liquidity-driven markets and passive investment flows, outperforming diversified indices. Fears of a tech bubble are overstated; current valuations reflect real earnings, mature markets, and neutral investor sentiment.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 23, 2025

Top 10 BlackRock ETFs by 10-year annualized returns

BlackRock's extensive ETF lineup, comprising roughly 200 funds, is offering a broad view of how long-term thematic and sector exposures have evolved.

Finbold • Dec 10, 2025

Growth ETF (IWY) Hits New 52-Week High

IWY surges to a new 52-week high as cooling inflation, strong earnings and Fed cut hopes fuel investor optimism for growth stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 29, 2025

IWY On Path To Perform With AI

The iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF offers concentrated exposure to mega-cap technology stocks, tracking the Russell Top 200 Growth Index. IWY has outperformed the S&P 500 historically, driven by heavy weights in NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL, but carries significant concentration risk. Given strong AI infrastructure investment, IWY is rated Buy, though investors should balance with small- and mid-cap growth strategies for diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2025

IWY: The Hidden Tech ETF Beating QQQ

The iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF offers a rules-based, large-cap growth strategy with a 0.20% expense ratio and $15B in assets. IWY has outperformed SPY, QQQ, and IWF over the past five years, benefiting from capping mega-cap weights and focusing on forward fundamentals. While IWY carries a valuation premium, it delivers strong risk-adjusted returns and moderate volatility compared to other growth ETFs like QQQ and IWF.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 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