IWM Stock Recent News

America faces significant debt refinancing in 2025, with $8.2 trillion needing turnover, pressuring the Fed to cut rates to avoid recession. Leveraged ETFs and hedge funds are driving market volatility, with recent massive sell-offs due to margin calls and risk management pressures. Current market conditions are reminiscent of the 2018 trade war, with tariffs and strategic moves impacting valuations and investor sentiment.

I remain bearish on stocks but hold a leveraged ETF for the iShares Russell 2000, which is in a bear market, down 21% from its peak. Small-cap stocks have underperformed large-caps, especially during recessions, but technical analysis suggests potential short-term gains from gap-fills and Fibonacci retracements. I favor ETFs like IWM and Vanguard Small Cap Value Index for small-cap exposure, highlighting their low management fees and diversified holdings.

President Trump's tariffs are not negotiating tactics, but a protectionist move aimed at reversing globalization and boosting U.S. manufacturing, causing market selloffs. The tariffs will harm U.S. consumers and businesses, raising prices and potentially leading to a recession, with an average household impact of $3,800 annually. Big Tech stocks have been hit the hardest by the tariff threat, with the Nasdaq down nearly 16% and the Magnificent 7 down over 20%.

Growth stocks can offer investors an exciting ride, but that ride can be wild (and scary) at times. Younger, faster-growing companies tend to produce higher investment returns but are often riskier.

The S&P 500 has been under pressure due to trade tensions. These ETFs look trade-proof.

The iShares Russell 2000 Index (IWM) has suffered a big reversal after surging to a record high earlier this year. The fund, which tracks the top small cap companies in the US, retreated to a low of $200, down by almost 20% from its all-time high.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain a powerful tool for investors, offering diversification, low costs, and flexibility.

Although there is one day left in Q1, I'm pleased to present a detailed review of my Q1 stock picks, along with updated commentary and ratings. Today's report begins with an unconventional review of Apple, which I plan to drop coverage on. This report contains new coverage of 38 stocks that I've previously written about here at Seeking Alpha.

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Small Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/22/2000.

Since my last writings, the latest dividend declarations and also interest rate changes have made small-cap one of the most attractive market sectors. I thus see attractive valuation in both IJR and IWM. However, a few differences between these funds make me prefer IJR.