iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.22% and the yield is 1.37%. The ten largest holdings are 7% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IWS
| Last price | $171.30 (+0.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $168.39 – $176.06 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 1.37% |
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.
IWS fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | US mid caps |
| Assets under management | $15.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.22% |
| Number of holdings | 717 |
| Portfolio turnover | 20% |
| Inception | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index measures the performance of the mid-capitalization value sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by Russell. BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the fund. It may use derivatives to gain or reduce exposure to the components of the underlying index or exposure to one or more market risk factors associated with such components.
IWS top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips 66 PSX | Energy | 1.08% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co HPE | Technology | 0.92% |
| Moderna Inc MRNA | Healthcare | 0.79% |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc DLR | Real Estate | 0.67% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC | Energy | 0.68% |
| Kinder Morgan Inc KMI | Energy | 0.65% |
| The Allstate Corporation ALL | Financial Services | 0.61% |
| Ametek Inc AME | Industrials | 0.56% |
| ONEOK Inc OKE | Energy | 0.54% |
| Baker Hughes Co BKR | Energy | 0.58% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IWS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 16.0% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Technology | 14.7% |
| Healthcare | 12.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.1% |
| Energy | 7.9% |
| Real Estate | 7.7% |
| Utilities | 6.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.9% |
| Basic Materials | 4.6% |
| Communication Services | 1.8% |
By region: North America 97.9%, Europe Developed 0.7%, Latin America 0.7%, United Kingdom 0.5%, Australasia 0.1%.
IWS returns and risk
| Year to date | +18.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.7% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.87 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IWS: frequently asked questions
What does IWS invest in?
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Phillips 66 (1.1%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (0.9%), Moderna Inc (0.8%), Digital Realty Trust Inc (0.7%), Marathon Petroleum Corp (0.7%).
What is the IWS expense ratio?
0.22% a year: about $22.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IWS dividend yield?
1.37%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IWS go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $168.39 to $176.06 from $171.30 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IWS performed?
Year to date +18.0%, one year +20.2%, three years +18.4% a year, five years +8.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US mid caps
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