Should iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) Be on Your Investing Radar?

The iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) was launched on 05/22/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.The fund is sponsored by Blackrock. It has amassed assets over $63.38 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.Why Large Cap ValueLarge cap companies typically have a market capitalization above $10 billion. Considered a more stable option, large cap companies boast more predictable cash flows and are less volatile than their mid and small cap counterparts.Carrying lower than average price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, value stocks also have lower than average sales and earnings growth rates. While value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in nearly all markets when you consider long-term performance, growth stocks are more likely to outpace value stocks in strong bull markets.CostsExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.19%, making it one of the cheaper products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.86%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Financials sector--about 22.70% of the portfolio. Industrials and Healthcare round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Berkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK.B) accounts for about 3.37% of total assets, followed by Jpmorgan Chase & Co (JPM) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM).The top 10 holdings account for about 17.25% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskIWD seeks to match the performance of the Russell 1000 Value Index before fees and expenses. The Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of the large-capitalization value sector of the U.S. equity market.The ETF return is roughly 0.91% so far this year and was up about 15.96% in the last one year (as of 01/15/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $161.84 and $199.79.The ETF has a beta of 0.96 and standard deviation of 15.15% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 875 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.AlternativesIShares Russell 1000 Value ETF holds a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Because of this, IWD is an outstanding option for investors seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value segment of the market. There are other additional ETFs in the space that investors could consider as well.The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the Vanguard Value ETF (VTV) track a similar index. While Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has $66.40 billion in assets, Vanguard Value ETF has $129.12 billion. SCHD has an expense ratio of 0.06% and VTV charges 0.04%.Bottom-LineRetail and institutional investors increasingly turn to passively managed ETFs because they offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; these kind of funds are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Want key ETF info delivered straight to your inbox?Zacks’ free Fund Newsletter will brief you on top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, each week.Get it free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD): ETF Research Reports JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Free Stock Analysis Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM): Free Stock Analysis Report Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B): Free Stock Analysis Report Vanguard Value ETF (VTV): ETF Research Reports Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD): ETF Research ReportsTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks