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IWM vs SPY
Ishares Russell 2000 ETF vs Spdr S&P 500 ETF Trust
Over their shared history — 2011-06 to 2026-07, about 15 years — IWM returned 10.53% a year versus 14.21% for SPY, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -32.29% and -23.93% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.
IWM SPYBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-06, the start of their shared window
| Metric · shared window 2011-06 – 2026-07 | IWM | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| CAGR (annualized return) | 10.53% | 14.21% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.43% | 14.33% |
| Worst drawdown | -32.29% | -23.93% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.53 | 0.89 |
| Each fund on its own — windows differ, not directly comparable | ||
| CAGR (full own history) | 10.53% | 14.21% |
| Worst drawdown (full own history) | -32.29% | -23.93% |
| Data window | 2011-06 – 2026-07 | 2011-06 – 2026-07 |
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