Prediction: This Lesser-Known Growth ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 20 Years

The S&P 500 has delivered a 12% gain in 2026, and about 15% annualized returns for the past 16 years. Vanguard forecasts that U.S. small-cap stocks could outperform the S&P 500 for the next 10 to 30 years.

The Motley Fool • Oct 5, 2026

Better iShares Small-Cap Growth ETF: ISCG vs. IWO

The iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF. The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF manages a much larger pool of assets but has experienced higher price volatility and a deeper historical maximum drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Oct 2, 2026

Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG) vs. iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO): Which ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

VOOG features a significantly lower expense ratio than IWO. IWO provides exposure to over 1,100 small-cap stocks, while VOOG concentrates on just 149 large-cap growth names.

The Motley Fool • Sep 22, 2026

VUG vs. IWO: How Mega-Cap Tech Compares to Small-Cap Diversification

VUG offers a significantly lower expense ratio than IWO, appealing to cost-conscious investors. IWO provides heavier exposure to healthcare and industrials, while VUG is dominated by technology.

The Motley Fool • Sep 22, 2026

IWO: An Unprofitable Small-Cap Tilt Warrants Caution

I rate the iShares Russell 2000 ETF a sell. Small-cap growth is the weakest factor I can find, both fundamentally and technically. IWO is heavily weighted toward unprofitable small-cap stocks, especially biotech, with 36% in loss-makers and a 25.5x aggregate forward P/E. The headline 58% forward earnings growth comes from loss-makers expected to turn a profit. Among firms already profitable, growth is 15%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2026

More Signs Of Growth Across AI And Europe

Europe shows tentative signs of improvement, but the recovery remains uneven. AI investment is increasingly influencing U.S. capital spending and trade.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 29, 2026

Should iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Small Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, look no further than the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on July 24, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

Which Small-Cap Growth ETF Is Better, Vanguard's VBK or the iShares IWO?

The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF offers a significantly broader portfolio than the Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF. The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF has a much lower expense ratio, making it the more cost-effective option for long-term holders.

The Motley Fool • Aug 11, 2026

CIO Weekly: SpaceX-Led IPO Boom Forces Governance Into Focus

The $85 billion listing last month of SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace, satellite communications and artificial intelligence company, was an important market event. The company's dual-class share structure, conferring disproportionate voting power on its founder, could be expected to serve as a template for the next wave of high-profile IPOs, with OpenAI and Anthropic expected to follow suit in the coming quarters.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2026

VUG vs. IWO: Can This Small-Cap ETF Keep Outperforming Major Growth Stocks?

Recent research from Fidelity says that small-cap stocks are undervalued compared with large-cap stocks. The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF delivered a 41.7% total return in the past year, strongly outperforming the S&P 500.

The Motley Fool • Jul 9, 2026