IWR — iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
US Mid Cap Ranked #137 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IWR Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IWR over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
IWR Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IWR's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in IWR?
See what a lump sum in IWR would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (Ticker: IWR) is a US Mid Cap fund issued by iShares, a well-known issuer in the ETF market. With an overall rank of #137 out of 458 tracked ETFs, it is positioned towards the lower end of the pack. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.18%, indicating a relatively low cost structure, and a dividend yield of 0.71%, providing a modest income stream for investors. The fund's price stands at $113.44, and its $55.9B in assets under management (AUM) suggest a significant level of investor adoption, despite its lower overall rank. This suggests that while the fund may not be the most popular, it has attracted substantial investment, likely due to its performance and income characteristics.
The iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF has shown a mix of short-term and long-term gains over the past year. In the short term, the fund experienced a 1-day return of +0.70%, followed by a 1-week return of -1.20%, indicating some volatility. However, over the longer term, the fund has demonstrated consistent growth, with a 1-month return of +4.22%, a 3-month return of +8.33%, and a 6-month return of +10.97%. The year-to-date (YTD) return of +17.19% and the 1-year return of +21.93% further support this trend, showing that the fund has been performing well over the past year. The 3-year return of +63.88% indicates a strong, sustained performance, suggesting that the fund has been a good long-term investment.
The iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF has a volatility label of 'Low', which suggests that the fund's price movements are relatively stable compared to more volatile funds. This is further supported by its beta of 0.97, which is close to 1, indicating that the fund's price tends to move in line with the broader market. The Sharpe ratio of 1.24 is relatively high, indicating that the fund has provided a good risk-adjusted return. This is further evidenced by the fund's max drawdown of -21.09%, which, while significant, is within a reasonable range for a mid-cap ETF. Overall, these figures suggest that the fund is well-positioned to provide a balance of growth and stability, making it suitable for investors who are looking for a moderate-risk investment with the potential for long-term gains.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IWR Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock Funds III | 4.19% | $1.88B |
| 2 | Robinhood Markets, Inc. | 0.84% | $379M |
| 3 | ROBLOX Corp. | 0.67% | $302M |
| 4 | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 0.65% | $293M |
| 5 | Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | 0.63% | $281M |
| 6 | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | 0.61% | $275M |
| 7 | Coinbase Global, Inc. | 0.56% | $253M |
| 8 | Vistra Corp. | 0.53% | $237M |
| 9 | Cloudflare, Inc. | 0.53% | $237M |
| 10 | Corning, Inc. | 0.51% | $229M |
Holdings as of 2025-09-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 9.7% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IWR's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IWR
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IWR's top 10 — IWP overlaps most, holding 6 of the same companies as IWR's top 10 (7.2% of IWR's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IWR Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 6 | 7.2% | BlackRock Funds III, ROBLOX Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.… |
| VOT | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | 3 | 1.8% | Howmet Aerospace, Inc., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | 2 | 1.4% | Robinhood Markets, Inc., Coinbase Global, Inc. |
| IAI | iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF | 2 | 1.4% | Robinhood Markets, Inc., Coinbase Global, Inc. |
| BLOK | Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | 2 | 1.4% | Robinhood Markets, Inc., Coinbase Global, Inc. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What IWR's Fees Cost You
IWR charges an expense ratio of 0.18% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
IWR Dividend Income Estimator
IWR currently yields 0.71%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
IWR Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.53% and average daily volume is 1.9M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $55.9B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IWR is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
IWR Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.70% |
| 1-Week | -1.20% |
| 1-Month | +4.22% |
| 3-Month | +8.33% |
| 6-Month | +10.97% |
| YTD | +17.19% |
| 1-Year | +21.93% |
| 3-Year | +63.88% |
How IWR Compares to Other US Mid Cap ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | B+ |
VOE | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF | +24.44% | 0.05% | $38.6B |
| #64 | B |
IWS | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | +28.18% | 0.23% | $15.5B |
| #125 | B |
SCHM | Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | +27.16% | 0.03% | $14.5B |
| #137 | B |
IWR | iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | +21.93% | 0.18% | $55.9B |
| #147 | B |
VO | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | +17.56% | 0.03% | $225B |
| #174 | B |
IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | +22.38% | 0.05% | $122B |
| #210 | C |
SPMD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | +22.39% | 0.03% | $18.3B |
| #229 | C |
MDY | State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | +21.93% | 0.23% | $26.5B |
| #231 | C |
IJK | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | +24.94% | 0.16% | $10.7B |
| #249 | C |
MDYG | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | +25.02% | 0.15% | $2.81B |
| #272 | C |
IJJ | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | +19.48% | 0.18% | $8.82B |
| #295 | C |
MDYV | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETF | +19.43% | 0.15% | $2.78B |
| #312 | C |
VOT | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | +8.09% | 0.05% | $33.5B |
| #396 | D |
IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | +3.26% | 0.23% | $19.7B |