IWS — iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
US Mid Cap Ranked #44 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IWS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IWS 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.
IWS Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IWS'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 IWS?
See what a lump sum in IWS 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 Value ETF (IWS) is a US Mid Cap fund issued by iShares with $14.8 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade with a score of 76.4 out of 100, ranking second among 14 similar funds and 44th of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.23%, which is higher than the category median of 0.15%. It offers a dividend yield of 1.31%, slightly above the category median of 1.27%. Top holdings represent only 7.1% of assets, with the largest position being BLACKROCK GLOBAL at 1.8%.
IWS has delivered a 1-year return of 23.07%, significantly outperforming the category median of 13.21%. Short-term momentum is evident with a 1-month gain of 3.48% and a year-to-date increase of 19.25%. The price currently sits at 87.2% of its 52-week range, indicating it is near the upper end of its recent trading band. The fund's grade has remained unchanged at B over the last 35 tracked days. Historical price data is available for 3.0 years.
The fund exhibits a beta of 0.90, suggesting it moves 90% as much as the broader market. Annualized volatility is 13.01%, which is classified as Low. A Sharpe ratio of 1.39 indicates strong risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. The maximum drawdown recorded is -20.57%. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 382,170 shares.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IWS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLACKROCK GLOBAL | 1.78% | $278M |
| 2 | WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC | 0.63% | $98M |
| 3 | PHILLIPS 66 | 0.62% | $98M |
| 4 | DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC | 0.62% | $96M |
| 5 | KINDER MORGAN INC | 0.61% | $95M |
| 6 | ALLSTATE CORP (THE) | 0.60% | $94M |
| 7 | HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY | 0.59% | $92M |
| 8 | FLEX LTD | 0.58% | $91M |
| 9 | REALTY INCOME CORP | 0.57% | $89M |
| 10 | DELTA AIR LINES INC | 0.56% | $88M |
Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 7.1% 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 IWS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IWS
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IWS's top 10 — VOE overlaps most, holding 2 of the same companies as IWS's top 10 (1.3% of IWS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IWS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOE | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF | 2 | 1.3% | PHILLIPS 66, WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY INC |
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 2 | 1.2% | PHILLIPS 66, KINDER MORGAN INC |
| FENY | Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 2 | 1.2% | PHILLIPS 66, KINDER MORGAN INC |
| IYE | iShares U.S. Energy ETF | 2 | 1.2% | PHILLIPS 66, KINDER MORGAN INC |
| SCHH | Schwab U.S. REIT ETF | 2 | 1.2% | DIGITAL REALTY TRUST INC, REALTY INCOME CORP |
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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What IWS's Fees Cost You
IWS charges an expense ratio of 0.23% 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.
IWS Dividend Income Estimator
IWS currently yields 1.31%. 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.
IWS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 382K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $14.8B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IWS 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.
IWS Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.46% |
| 1-Week | +1.54% |
| 1-Month | +3.48% |
| 3-Month | +0.93% |
| 6-Month | +8.91% |
| YTD | +19.25% |
| 1-Year | +23.07% |
| 3-Year | +79.48% |
How IWS Compares to Other US Mid Cap ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | B+ |
VOE | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF | +22.13% | 0.05% | $36.7B |
| #44 | B |
IWS | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | +23.07% | 0.23% | $14.8B |
| #93 | B |
IWR | iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | +15.49% | 0.18% | $54.9B |
| #105 | B |
SCHM | Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | +18.40% | 0.03% | $14.3B |
| #112 | B |
VO | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | +12.06% | 0.03% | $216B |
| #173 | C |
IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | +13.23% | 0.05% | $121B |
| #200 | C |
SPMD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF | +13.29% | 0.03% | $17.9B |
| #214 | C |
IJJ | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | +12.96% | 0.18% | $8.33B |
| #218 | C |
MDY | State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | +12.88% | 0.23% | $25.2B |
| #224 | C |
MDYV | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETF | +13.13% | 0.15% | $2.66B |
| #252 | C |
IJK | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | +13.19% | 0.16% | $10.3B |
| #277 | C |
MDYG | State Street SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | +13.23% | 0.15% | $2.79B |
| #314 | C |
VOT | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | -0.22% | 0.05% | $33.2B |
| #394 | D |
IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | -5.86% | 0.23% | $19.3B |