APRIL 19, 2026

VOO vs. IWM: 2 Iconic Indexes, 2 Very Different Slices of the U.S. Market | The Motley Fool

VOO vs. IWM: 2 Iconic Indexes, 2 Very Different Slices of the U.S. Market | The Motley Fool

Summary

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) cater to different investment strategies, with VOO focusing on large-cap U.S. stocks at a low expense ratio of 0.03%, while IWM targets small-cap stocks with higher volatility and a 0.19% expense ratio. Investors seeking stability and lower costs may prefer VOO, whereas those looking for growth potential in smaller companies might consider IWM. Diversifying between these



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