Analysis for iShares Micro-Cap ETF
Analysis summary
iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) currently has a total score of 54 points, placing it in the neutral range. The score is made up of Performance (49), Stability (57) and Trend (60).
Performance scores 49 points (neutral). Key strength: 1Y return at 25.3 %. Weaker metric: 5Y return at 7.8 %. This points to a sharper upswing more recently.
Stability scores 57 points (neutral). Best-ranked metric: current drawdown at -5.6 %. Weaker metric: max drawdown (3Y) at -42.7 %. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.
Trend scores 60 points (strong). Key strength: 12M momentum at 29.3 %. Main drag: Price is about 0.0 % below SMA50.
Overall, the score is shaped most by Trend; Performance trails and dampens the total. On a metric level, 12M momentum stands out, while 5Y return lags.
(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)
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FAQ
- What investor type does iShares Micro-Cap ETF fit best in FoxScore?
- iShares Micro-Cap ETF looks fairly balanced in FoxScore: the sub-scores are close to each other. This often fits a diversified approach — then check the metrics (e.g., drawdowns/volatility) to see if they match your risk tolerance.
- How meaningful is the available history for iShares Micro-Cap ETF?
- iShares Micro-Cap ETF currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
- What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
- FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.