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Why IWM ETF advanced +0.96% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$279.33 +0.96% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF (IWM) earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD Confidence. As an exchange-traded fund, single-company GAAP gross margins, Altman-Z, and CEO Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for fund structure; its score reflects basket trend, institutional flow, and macro regime alignment.
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $72.00B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C+
2-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish
Cash
SEC
Whale
Impersonal quantitative research (0–100 RQD rubric) — not individualized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full Disclaimer
5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for IWM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±2.7%
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Why IWM ETF advanced +0.96% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF (IWM) advanced +0.96% to $279.33, trading at 66% of its 52-week range ($228.9 – $305.18). ETF / Index Composite (US Small-Cap 2000 Index) tracking macro liquidity and institutional flow.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 66% of its 52-week range ($228.9 – $305.18) with RSI-14 at 49.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±2.7% around $279.33 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fund Rating Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) with 69/100 RQD composite score.
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IWM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +0.52%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-01O $276.6H $279.3L $276.6C $279.3VOL 23.31M
RES: $309.5SUP: $266.7SMA50: $283.9SMA200: $278.8
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IWM Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
ETF / Index Composite — N/A for Fund Structure
Single-issuer corporate Reverse-DCF growth hurdles do not apply to index funds or ETFs.
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (IWM)
ETF / Index Rank #11 of 40
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1. Head-to-Head ETF / Index Peer Comparison (IWM vs. RSP, XLK, SCHD, GLD)
Industry: US Small-Cap 2000 Index (1 Tracked Issuers)Across 40 tracked ETF / Index securities in the Roarable RQD universe, iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF (IWM) ranks #11 by composite RQD confidence (69/100, grade C+) and #8 by equity capitalization ($72.00B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IWM leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while IWM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with ETF composite structure and benchmark tracking. SCHD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with IWM at 69/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWM
ACTIVE
iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF | C+ | 69/100 | — | — | — | +0.96% | $72.00B | Benchmark Subject |
| RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | B+ | 76/100 | — | — | — | +1.19% | $74.00B | /rsp-vs-iwm → |
| XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | C | 62/100 | — | — | — | -1.20% | $74.00B | /xlk-vs-iwm → |
| SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | B+ | 77/100 | — | — | — | +1.46% | $65.00B | /schd-vs-iwm → |
| GLD SPDR Gold Shares Trust | D- | 39/100 | — | — | — | -1.34% | $82.00B | /gld-vs-iwm → |
2. IWM ETF Structure, Technical Regime & Benchmark Role Breakdown
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND / COMPOSITE VEHICLE • NYSEBecause iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF (IWM) is structured as an exchange-traded fund / composite basket rather than a single operating corporation filing 10-K GAAP income statements, Roarable evaluates IWM on technical trend regime, moving-average dispersion, 52-week range positioning, relative strength (RSI-14), and secondary-market share volume liquidity. At $279.33, IWM trades vs. its 50-day SMA of $283.86 and 200-day SMA of $278.79 on daily liquidity of 23,311,194 shares.
50D SMA Level
$283.86
Medium-Term Trend Anchor
200D SMA Level
$278.79
Institutional Secular Line
52-Week Range Pos
66.0%
$228.90 – $305.18
RSI-14 Momentum
49.4
NEUTRAL RANGE
Volume Liquidity
23,311,194
AUM Cap $72.00B
3. IWM Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs IWM stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF (NYSE: IWM) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 69/100 at a spot price of $279.33 (+0.96% 1D, market cap $72.00B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 40 tracked ETF / Index issuers, IWM ranks #11 in composite RQD confidence.
How does IWM compare to RSP and XLK in the ETF / Index sector?
Within the ETF / Index sector (US Small-Cap 2000 Index), IWM carries a Roarable C+ (69/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of N/A (ETF), and ROIC of N/A (ETF). By comparison, RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B) and XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $74.00B). Among the 5-stock peer group, IWM leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while IWM leads on capital efficiency (— ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for IWM?
For iShares Russell 2000 Small-Cap ETF (IWM), key quantitative strengths include Diversified US Small-Cap 2000 Index basket eliminates single-company earnings blowup risk. and Institutional 13F desks and index options flow show constructive basket demand., while primary risk factors center on Corporate GAAP gross margin, Altman-Z, and Form 4 insider metrics are N/A for ETF fund structures. and Underlying index basket remains sensitive to Federal Reserve liquidity and Treasury yield swings.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is IWM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
IWM last traded at $279.33 (+0.96% on volume of 23,311,194 shares), positioning the stock -1.60% below its 50-day simple moving average ($283.86) and +0.19% above its 200-day simple moving average ($278.79). Across its 52-week range of $228.90 to $305.18, IWM sits at the 66.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 49.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±2.7% ($271.79 to $286.87).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is IWM stock moving today?
Why IWM ETF advanced +0.96% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. ETF / Index Composite (US Small-Cap 2000 Index) tracking macro liquidity and institutional flow.