iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund
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iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) added $1.9M to Jackson Financial (JXN), $1.4M to Glaukos (GKOS), and $1.2M to BrightSpring (BTSG) on Nov. 2, increasing positions in existing holdings. The fund also sold shares in First Commonwealth (FCF), Central Pacific (CPF), and Cass Info (CASS). IWM manages $75.82B in assets.
On Oct. 21, 2026, SOXX saw $1.30B inflows, while IVV had $1.24B outflows. AVUV and XLI gained $471.4M and $244.0M, respectively. IWM and XLU lost $928.9M and $703.8M. ETFs added most to MFC, BN, and MRNA, cutting META, AAPL, and NEE the most. Net flows were -$1.50B across 308 ETFs.
iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) rebalanced its portfolio on October 20, with $153.2M in gross activity. It bought $3.6M in MiniMed (MMED), $1.2M in Jackson Financial (JXN), and $0.4M in Axos Financial (AX). It sold $5.5M in Radian Group (RDN), $4.8M in Home BancShares (HOMB), and $4.5M in Essent Group (ESNT).
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iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) rebalanced its portfolio on October 20, with $153.2M in gross activity. It bought $3.6M in MiniMed (MMED), $1.2M in Jackson Financial (JXN), and $0.4M in Axos Financial (AX). It sold $5.5M in Radian Group (RDN), $4.8M in Home BancShares (HOMB), and $4.5M in Essent Group (ESNT).
Additional session could raise liquidity and volatility for the Russell 2000 ETF.
The ETF is under pressure from higher inflation and rate‑sensitivity of its constituents.
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iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) added $1.9M to Jackson Financial (JXN), $1.4M to Glaukos (GKOS), and $1.2M to BrightSpring (BTSG) on Nov. 2, increasing positions in existing holdings. The fund also sold shares in First Commonwealth (FCF), Central Pacific (CPF), and Cass Info (CASS). IWM manages $75.82B in assets.
On Oct. 21, 2026, SOXX saw $1.30B inflows, while IVV had $1.24B outflows. AVUV and XLI gained $471.4M and $244.0M, respectively. IWM and XLU lost $928.9M and $703.8M. ETFs added most to MFC, BN, and MRNA, cutting META, AAPL, and NEE the most. Net flows were -$1.50B across 308 ETFs.
iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) rebalanced its portfolio on October 20, with $153.2M in gross activity. It bought $3.6M in MiniMed (MMED), $1.2M in Jackson Financial (JXN), and $0.4M in Axos Financial (AX). It sold $5.5M in Radian Group (RDN), $4.8M in Home BancShares (HOMB), and $4.5M in Essent Group (ESNT).
Cboe and NYSE launched extended trading hours for options on 24 stocks and 5 ETFs, including NVDA, TSLA, AAPL, and others, starting Monday. The extended sessions run from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. ET and 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. NYSE plans to introduce 23-hour equity trading for the same names in December. Brokers like Interactive Brokers and Fidelity support the new hours.
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) fell 1.8% to $270.24 due to inflation data and Fed rate hike fears. The ETF broke key moving averages and is down over 10% from its peak. Broader market selloff included S&P 500 (-1.3%) and Nasdaq (-2.2%). Small-cap stocks are sensitive to rising rates due to floating-rate debt.
Cboe Global Markets will extend options trading hours for 24 stocks and 5 ETFs, including AAPL, MSFT, and SPY, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET, starting Monday. The SEC approved the expansion, which aims to provide more trading flexibility and manage risk. Brokers like Robinhood and TradeStation will offer trading during these sessions.
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) fell to $271.45, its lowest since May 19, dropping below key moving averages. This indicates technical weakness in the fund, which tracks the Russell 2000 Index (RTY).
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is up 18% year to date in 2026, nearly double the S&P 500’s 10.7% return, after small caps benefited from easing tariff pressure and expectations of Fed rate cuts. The Supreme Court struck down many 2025 tariffs, and 2026 earnings are forecast to rise 19% vs 13% for the S&P 500, with IWM trading at a 17x forward P/E vs 20x for the S&P 500.
