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iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) ETF Rating & Analysis
As of October 7, 2026, MELANY rates iShares Russell 2000 ETF 66 out of 100 (Core Holding). Its highest factor score is diversification at 98, and its lowest is relative strength at 26.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-07IWM · composite score
About iShares Russell 2000 ETF
iShares Russell 2000 ETF tracks the Russell 2000 Index of U.S. small-cap stocks, a benchmark for the small-company segment of the market.
Rating as of 2026-10-07 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
How IWM's rating has moved
- +3Past week, since Sep 30: score rose 3 points to 66.
- -6Past four weeks, since Sep 9: score fell 6 points to 66.
Weekly points: Sep 9: 72 · Sep 16: 69 · Sep 23: 65 · Sep 30: 63 · Oct 7: 66 (this page).
From MELANY's own dated rating record. A tier change is reported as a move between named tiers; the score carries the direction.
Why IWM scores 66/100
IWM's 8 factor scores run from 26 to 98, and 3 of them sit above its composite of 66. Here is how IWM breaks down.
How well the fund spreads risk across holdings rather than concentrating it.
Expense ratio, size and how soundly the fund is built.
Direction and quality of the fund price trend.
- Uptrend confirmed, price and 50-day above the 200-day MA
Distribution yield and how dependable that income has been.
How the fund is performing against its peer group and the broad market.
- Lagging the market, -9% vs SPY over 3 months
Whether the current move looks durable or stretched.
Return weighed against volatility and drawdown.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of fund.
Key risks for IWM
- Lagging the market, -9% vs SPY over 3 months
IWM trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for iShares Russell 2000 ETF: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates IWM
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. iShares Russell 2000 ETF's 66/100 reflects etf factor weighting for its profile.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about IWM
Is iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) a buy?
As of 2026-10-07, MELANY rated iShares Russell 2000 ETF Core Holding with a composite score of 66/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is iShares Russell 2000 ETF's MELANY score?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has a MELANY composite score of 66/100, combining diversification, cost & structure, trend & structure, income, relative strength, momentum quality, risk-adj. return, regime fit.
How is the IWM ETF rating calculated?
MELANY scores IWM from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy iShares Russell 2000 ETF ETF?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Core Holding with a composite of 66/100 as of 2026-10-07. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the IWM ETF price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for IWM. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 66/100 across eight factors for iShares Russell 2000 ETF, and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is IWM ETF overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's diversification factor currently reads 98/100 for iShares Russell 2000 ETF, where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives IWM's read.
What price should I buy IWM at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for IWM: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying IWM ETF?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for iShares Russell 2000 ETF: Lagging the market, -9% vs SPY over 3 months. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is iShares Russell 2000 ETF a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are cost & structure, which MELANY scores 94/100 for iShares Russell 2000 ETF, and income, at 62/100. The 66/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will IWM ETF go up?
Nobody can promise a fund's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's trend & structure factor reads 65/100 for IWM right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this IWM rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-07. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores IWM continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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