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This Overlooked Small-Cap ETF Has Crushed the S&P 500 in 2026. Is It Still a Buy Right Now?
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The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has returned 21.5% in 2026, drawing attention as investors look beyond the S&P 500. The S&P 500 is up nearly 13% through Aug. 27, marking a strong year that could produce its fourth consecutive double-digit return if it holds. Meanwhile, IWM is near its best start since 2021, but the article argues the momentum is not finished. IWM tracks the Russell 2000 and holds 1,962 small-cap stocks across 11 U.S. sectors, with a smaller concentration in tech than the S&P 500. The top holding listed is Moog at 0.35%.
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