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June 13, 2025 06:20:00 AM:

The iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) was launched on 07/17/2001 by Blackrock, with over $41.15 billion in assets. Mid cap companies offer less risk and higher growth opportunities, making this ETF a good balance of stability and growth potential with a 0.19% expense ratio and 1.06% dividend yield.

IWR has heaviest allocation to Industrials sector (17.10%) with top holdings like Palantir Technologies Inc (1.99%), Microstrategy Inc, and Arthur J Gallagher. Performance-wise, it seeks to match the Russell MidCap Index, gaining 2.61% YTD and 11.94% in the last year, with a beta of 1.04 and standard deviation of 18.64%.

Investors seeking exposure to Mid Cap Blend area can consider IWR or alternatives like Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) and iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH). IWR carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold) and is a suitable option for long-term investors looking for diversified exposure to the US equity market.

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