iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.60% and the yield is 1.00%. The ten largest holdings are 6% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IWC
| Last price | $177.17 (-0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $171.53 – $184.46 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 1.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
IWC fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $1.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.60% |
| Number of holdings | 1,352 |
| Portfolio turnover | 36% |
| Inception | Aug 12, 2005 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The underlying index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index and includes equity securities issued by issuers with total market capitalizations ranging from approximately $1 million to $3.2 billion, although this range may change from time to time. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund.
IWC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Solutions, Inc. PENG | Technology | 0.88% |
| CareDx Inc CDNA | Healthcare | 0.79% |
| Ouster, Inc. Common Stock OUST | Technology | 0.63% |
| Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc SLS | Healthcare | 0.55% |
| Nurix Therapeutics Inc NRIX | Healthcare | 0.49% |
| Hyperliquid Strategies Inc Common Stock PURR | Financial Services | 0.50% |
| Strive, Inc. ASST | Financial Services | 0.52% |
| Interface Inc TILE | Consumer Cyclical | 0.49% |
| Innodata Inc INOD | Technology | 0.45% |
| Viridian Therapeutics Inc VRDN | Healthcare | 0.46% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IWC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Financial Services | 24.6% |
| Technology | 12.8% |
| Industrials | 11.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.3% |
| Basic Materials | 4.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.7% |
| Energy | 3.3% |
| Communication Services | 2.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 0.9% |
By region: North America 98.6%, United Kingdom 0.3%, Australasia 0.3%, Europe Developed 0.3%, Asia Emerging 0.2%.
IWC returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +23.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +26.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 21.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.88 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IWC: frequently asked questions
What does IWC invest in?
iShares Micro-Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Penguin Solutions, Inc. (0.9%), CareDx Inc (0.8%), Ouster, Inc. Common Stock (0.6%), Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc (0.5%), Nurix Therapeutics Inc (0.5%).
What is the IWC expense ratio?
0.60% a year: about $60.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IWC dividend yield?
1.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IWC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $171.53 to $184.46 from $177.17 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IWC performed?
Year to date +15.8%, one year +23.3%, three years +26.0% a year, five years +5.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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