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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) ETF Analysis
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) currently has an AIQ Score of 59/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 35/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
IWM at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $296.01 |
| AIQ Score | 59/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| Volume | 13.95M |
| 52-week range | $228.90-$305.18 |
| RSI 14 | 36.92 |
| 50-Day SMA | $297.01 |
| 200-Day SMA | $272.68 |
| Risk Score | 76/100 |
| Momentum Score | 35/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 52/100 |
IWM
OverviewIWM ETF Analysis Summary
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) currently has an AIQ Score of 59/100, indicating a neutral setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100. Momentum is the weakest current factor at 35/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, IWM has AIQ Score of 59/100 with Quality base of 76/100 and fading Momentum at 35/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Quality (76/100) leads while Momentum (35/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 0.28% ETF move · IWM classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is IWM Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
IWM currently has a neutral overall setup. Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100, while Momentum is weakest at 35/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 76/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 76/100.
- - Momentum is weak at 35/100.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (22 vs 12).
Current Consensus
IWM's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 12 buy, 11 neutral, and 22 sell votes. IWM's 14-day RSI is 36.92, which places the stock in a weaker momentum range. IWM's beta is 1.26, indicating greater market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in IWM?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. These are the latest market-close scores instead.
What Would Change the IWM Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
IWM Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for iShares Russell 2000 ETF.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) ETF Analysis
iShares Russell 2000 ETF has an AIQ Score of 59/100 in a Neutral regime. Quality is strongest at 76/100. Beta is 1.26, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | IWM is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 59/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that quality leads at 76/100 while momentum lags at 35/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 35/100 · Value 52/100 · Quality 76/100 · Risk 76/100 · Sentiment 70/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Quality is the strongest factor at 76/100.
Momentum is 35/100 and RSI (14) is 36.9.
IWM is in a Neutral regime at 59/100.
Risk factor is 76/100 with beta 1.26 and annual volatility 18.79%.
Current conflict: quality leads at 76/100 while momentum lags at 35/100.
IWM Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
IWM ETF Analytics
IWM holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
IWM Technical Analysis
IWM technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
IWM ETF Market Context
Track IWM market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
IWM Distribution Analysis
IWM distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
IWM ETF Data
IWM available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
IWM Risk Analysis
IWM volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
IWM ETF News
IWM ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
IWM vs Broad Market ETF Peers
Current peer cohort: IWM · VTI · QQQ · QQQM · IWR. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Current ETF | 59/100 | 52/100 | 35/100 | 76/100 | 1.08 | 18.79% | Current |
| VTI Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 61/100 | 38/100 | 56/100 | 88/100 | 1.08 | 13.09% | IWM vs VTI |
| QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust (Nasdaq-100) | 59/100 | 31/100 | 54/100 | 75/100 | 1.04 | 19.68% | IWM vs QQQ |
| QQQM Invesco Nasdaq-100 ETF (smaller shares) | 55/100 | 32/100 | 55/100 | 75/100 | 1.05 | 19.53% | IWM vs QQQM |
| IWR iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | 58/100 | 44/100 | 50/100 | 87/100 | 0.9 | 13.54% | IWM vs IWR |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Sep 4, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalystsNo quarterly financial rows in this snapshot.
Checked Sep 5, 2026
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ETF Analytics Snapshot
Current ETF evidence uses fund analytics and available market-close fields.
Quarterly financial history appears when reported fields are present.
Market Confirmation
Technicals are summarized first, with the indicator library behind it.
Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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IWM ETF FAQ
What is IWM ETF price today?
IWM is currently shown at $296.01. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is IWM's 52-week high and low?
IWM's 52-week range is $228.90 to $305.18 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 4, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does IWM pay a dividend?
IWM's current distribution yield is 2.66% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 4, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying IWM?
Compare IWM's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.