iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF(IWY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
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$271.14
11/13/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IWY

11/13/2026: IWY (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

The iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (IWY) provides concentrated exposure to the largest U.S. companies displaying high growth characteristics. Its primary strengths include the institutional reliability of the iShares brand, high liquidity, and a low expense ratio. It is designed for investors seeking capital appreciation, though it carries significant concentration risk due to its heavy weighting in the technology and communication services sectors. Prospective investors should monitor interest rate trends and sector-specific regulatory environments, as these are the primary catalysts for its performance.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe fund is explicitly designed to capture capital appreciation from the largest, fastest-growing U.S. companies.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveIts concentration in market-leading stocks makes it a natural vehicle for momentum-driven market cycles.
Value investorWeak fitThe fund prioritizes growth metrics over value, often resulting in high P/E ratios and premium valuations.
Dividend/Income investorWeak fitGrowth companies typically reinvest earnings rather than paying significant dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high concentration in tech and growth sectors leads to volatility higher than the broader market.

Investor Profile

Ideal Investor Profile

Investors seeking long-term capital appreciation who are comfortable with the volatility inherent in concentrated tech-heavy portfolios.

Suitability

Best suited for long-term growth-focused investors as a core or satellite holding.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
VolatilityMedium / highGrowth stocks are sensitive to market sentiment and interest rate changes, causing price fluctuations.
Market riskMedium / highThe fund is fully invested in equities and will fall during broad market corrections.
ConcentrationHighA heavy weight in top holdings increases exposure to the specific performance of a few companies.
Tracking/expenseLowThe low expense ratio and index-tracking mandate ensure minimal drag on returns.
LiquidityLowLarge AUM and volume mean investors can easily trade shares at market prices.
Business/sector qualityMediumDependency on the tech sector introduces specific business cycle risks.

Sector & Industry Intelligence

This fund is not assigned to one sector.

Risk Analysis

Volatility

IWY historically experiences higher volatility than the S&P 500, characteristic of concentrated growth-style investing.

Market Risk

The fund's reliance on mega-cap growth leaders exposes it to cyclical downturns in high-beta equity segments.

What the ETF Owns

Exposure TypeExposureWeight (%)Retail Investor Read
SectorInformation Technology50This heavy weighting drives the fund's sensitivity to technology sector cycles and innovation trends.
SectorCommunication Services15Exposure to major media and internet service providers provides significant growth potential.
SectorConsumer Discretionary15Companies here benefit from consumer spending power and discretionary income shifts.
SectorHealthcare10Provides a defensive growth layer within the portfolio.
Cash/collateralCash and Cash Equivalents10Minor liquidity reserves held for operational efficiency and rebalancing.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type ETF
Historic Profit 47.02%
Avg. Invested days 76
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