(IWD)

After a “weak” July for active large-cap equity mutual funds, a majority are underperforming their benchmarks this year, according to BofA Global Research.

Launched on 05/22/2000, the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market...

As tech fuels market gains, ETFs in value, gold and consumer staples offer a smart hedge against growing risks.

As policy risks rise and stagflation fears grow, investors turn to defensive ETFs to weather a volatile 2025 market.

Fed flags long-term inflation risks as tariff chaos and debt woes fuel investor unease; value and quality ETFs emerge as safer long-term plays.

Upgrading IWD to a hold rating, due to emerging relative strength in value and cyclical sectors, despite stretched valuation. Potential outperformance hinges on value stocks' earnings growth convergin...