If You Invested $10,000.00 in iShares Russell 2000 ETF in 2020
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
If you had invested $10,000 in iShares Russell 2000 ETF in 2020, it would be worth about $16,630.65 today. That equals roughly +66.3% over the period, or around 8.4% annually. Overall, this reflects solid gains for this window on past data, though timing still drives most of the story.
Value today
$16,630.65
+66.3% total return over 6 years
What this means
- The chart shows the worst peak-to-trough dip in this window, not just the headline.
- A big headline number can still include sharp drawdowns along the way.
- Largest peak-to-trough dip in this window ≈ 41.1% (historical; not a ceiling on future risk).
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Data through 2026-04-23.
Historical context
This page shows how a one-time investment in iShares Russell 2000 ETF would have changed in value over the selected period using historical price data. It is designed to help illustrate past growth, drawdowns, and long-term return behavior, not to predict future performance. Equity returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, dividends where available, buybacks, and broader market conditions.
Scenario growth over time
Performance insights
- Total return was +66.3%
- Average annual return (CAGR) was +8.4%
- Worst drawdown was -41.1%
Value over time
About iShares Russell 2000 ETF
Historical performance and investment scenarios for iShares Russell 2000 ETF. Data is for education and research only.
| Start | 2019-12-31 |
| End | 2026-04-23 |
What this shows
Results use the first available close in 2020 through 2026-04-23.
How this historical result is calculated
- This page uses historical closing price data for iShares Russell 2000 ETF over the selected period.
- For lump-sum scenarios, the starting value is based on the selected investment amount and the historical price at the chosen start date.
- Results do not include taxes, fees, spreads, slippage, or other transaction costs unless explicitly stated.
- Corporate actions such as stock splits, and dividends where supported by the data source, may be reflected depending on asset type and data availability.
- This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Final verdict
This page is most useful for benchmarking a single lump-sum entry year against other assets and dates on the site—especially for comparing total return, CAGR, and how deep drawdowns were. It does not predict the next move. Not financial advice.