Why is the IWM Small-Cap ETF a Cornerstone for Institutional Portfolios?

Cost-effective access to 2,000 US equities and proven lending opportunities have made it a favorite for many institutions

iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM).

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

(IWM).

Investing in small public US companies has long been a strategy to seek superior long-term growth for institutional investors. Since the 1990s, many have gained access through low-cost, ETFs that seek to track the investment results of the Russell 2000 Index – which is comprised of 2,000 small-cap US public companies.

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