ETF Comparison: The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) focuses on large-cap growth stocks with low fees and strong recent returns, while the iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) targets small-cap growth companies, offering greater diversification and sector balance.
Portfolio Composition: VUG holds a concentrated portfolio of 160 stocks, primarily in technology, with top positions in major companies like Nvidia and Apple, whereas IWO has over 1,000 holdings, spreading risk across various sectors with no single stock dominating.
Risk and Volatility: VUG's focus on established companies may reduce risk but increases exposure to a few key stocks, while IWO's small-cap focus can lead to higher volatility but offers potential for significant growth.
Investment Considerations: Investors should weigh their goals and risk tolerance when choosing between VUG's stability and IWO's diversification, as each fund presents unique advantages and challenges in the growth stock arena.
Wall Street analysts forecast IWO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IWO is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast IWO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IWO is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
