Growth of $10,000 in IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF · iShares
A $10,000 investment compounding at IWM’s trailing 10-year annualized total return of 10.8% would reach $78,048 in 20 years. The table shows every combination of averaging period and horizon; returns include dividends and are net of the fund's 0.19% expense ratio. Past performance does not predict future results.
Projection table
| Horizon | At 3-year avg (17.1%) | At 5-year avg (7.5%) | At 10-year avg (10.8%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $22,065 | $14,363 | $16,714 |
| 10 years | $48,688 | $20,629 | $27,937 |
| 15 years | $107,432 | $29,630 | $46,695 |
| 20 years | $237,053 | $42,558 | $78,048 |
| 25 years | $523,067 | $61,125 | $130,453 |
| 30 years | $1,154,167 | $87,794 | $218,044 |
Annualized total returns as of Aug 7, 2026, dividends reinvested. A constant rate is an illustration of compounding — real markets are far bumpier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What would $10,000 in IWM be worth in 10 years?
Compounding at its trailing 10-year annualized return of 10.8%, $10,000 in IWM would grow to about $27,937 in 10 years and $78,048 in 20 years. Real returns arrive unevenly, so treat this as an illustration of compounding, not a forecast.
What is IWM's average annual return?
As of Aug 7, 2026, IWM's annualized total returns were 17.1% over 3 years, 7.5% over 5 years, 10.8% over 10 years — dividends reinvested, net of its 0.19% expense ratio.