iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) Performance
IWF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.5% total return
- 5 years
- +11.2% a year
- 10 years
- +17.5% a year
- Since first price
- +8.2% a year since 2000
IWF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IWF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.6% | −4.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.0% | +0.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.3% | +1.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +1.4% | +1.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +1.5% | +1.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +82.9%+22.3%/yr | +80.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +69.7%+11.2%/yr | +64.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +402.8%+17.5%/yr | +364.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +871.1%+16.4%/yr | +732.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +1,003.9%+12.8%/yr | +787.5% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 26, 2000 | +702.7%+8.2%/yr | +512.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: IWF vs SPY
From May 26, 2000: IWF grew to $80,268, SPY to $87,885.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IWF returns by calendar year
20 of 25 full years positive. Best 2023 (+42.6%), worst 2008 (−38.2%). 2026 is year to date.
IWF annual returns table
| Year | IWF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.4% | −13.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +18.3% | −23.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +33.1% | −13.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +42.6% | −9.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −29.3% | −32.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +27.4% | −9.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +38.3% | −31.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +35.9% | −7.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −1.7% | −21.9% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +29.9% | −2.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +7.0% | −9.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +5.5% | −11.7% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +12.8% | −7.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +33.1% | −6.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +15.2% | −9.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +2.3% | −18.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +16.5% | −15.4% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +36.7% | −21.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −38.2% | −47.6% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +11.5% | −8.8% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +8.9% | −9.3% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +4.7% | −6.9% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | +6.2% | −11.2% | +10.7% | +10.5% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | +30.1% | −12.8% | +28.2% | +49.7% | — |
| 2002 | −28.1% | −36.4% | −21.6% | −37.4% | — |
| 2001 | −20.8% | −40.9% | −11.8% | −33.3% | — |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
IWF largest drawdowns
Now 7.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2000 | −64.2% | Mar 9, 2009 | Sep 18, 2013 | 8.6 years | 13.2 years |
| Dec 27, 2021 | −32.7% | Oct 14, 2022 | Jan 10, 2024 | 10 months | 2.0 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −31.5% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jun 8, 2020 | 33 days | 4 months |
| Dec 16, 2024 | −23.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 4 months | 6 months |
| Oct 1, 2018 | −21.9% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 12, 2019 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −16.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IWF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.1% | +13.5% | +17.9% | +8.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.3% | 19.3% | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.15 | 0.57 | 0.89 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 2.23 | 0.90 | 1.46 | — |
| Best month | +11.9% | +12.1% | +14.7% | +14.7% |
| Worst month | −8.4% | −12.2% | −12.2% | −17.8% |
| Best 12 months | +43.5% | +45.5% | +62.5% | +62.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.4% | −29.3% | −29.3% | −45.9% |
| Positive months | 64% | 60% | 67% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.21 | 1.16 | 1.10 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.92 | 0.94 | 0.95 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
IWF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 306 | −45.9% | +13.4% | +62.5% | 80% |
| 3-year (a year) | 282 | −21.6% | +12.5% | +33.8% | 83% |
| 5-year (a year) | 258 | −10.7% | +13.2% | +25.3% | 91% |
| 10-year (a year) | 198 | −5.5% | +12.4% | +19.6% | 95% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2000. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IWF performance overview
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) returned +1.5% over the past year and +17.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2000 it has returned +8.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $80,268. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −64.2%, from Jul 17, 2000 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 4.5 years to get back to the old high. IWF finished 20 of its 25 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+42.6%) and the worst 2008 (−38.2%). Volatility has been 17.4% a year.
Related: IWF chart, IWF holdings, IWF dividends, IWF valuation. See the IWF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IWF performance FAQ
What is the IWF return over the past year?
IWF returned +1.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 1.2%.
What is the average annual return of IWF?
IWF has returned +11.2% a year over 5 years, +17.5% a year over 10 years, +8.2% a year since May 26, 2000 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IWF be worth?
$10,000 invested in IWF at its first recorded close on May 26, 2000 would be worth about $80,268 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IWF?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −38.2%. The best was 2023 at +42.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IWF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −64.2% between July 17, 2000 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on September 18, 2013, 4.5 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IWF?
Over the past 3 years IWF had an annualized volatility of 16.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.15 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).