The iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (IUSG) launched on July 24, 2000. It gives investors exposure to the All Cap Growth market and is managed by BlackRock. IUSG has over $25.51 billion in assets and aims to match the performance of the S&P 900 Growth Index, which focuses on large and mid-cap U.S. growth stocks. With low annual fees of just 0.04%, it’s one of the most affordable options available. The 12-month dividend yield is 0.54%. A significant portion of the ETF—41.4%—is invested in Information Technology. Nvidia Corp makes up 13.72% of the total assets, followed by Microsoft and Apple.

Performance and Risk Analysis

So far this year, IUSG has increased by about 19.37% and 20.03% over the last year (as of November 10, 2025). It has a beta of 1.11 and a standard deviation of 18.81% over three years, categorizing it as a medium-risk option. The ETF includes around 468 stocks, which helps lower the risk associated with any single company. Alternatives include the American Century U.S. Quality Growth ETF (QGRO), managing $2.09 billion, and the iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG), with $2.99 billion in assets. Both are good options for investors looking in the same market. The ETF’s large allocation of 41.4% in Information Technology, especially its 13.72% investment in Nvidia, makes it primarily focused on big tech. The latest U.S. Producer Price Index report for October 2025 showed a slight rise in costs for semiconductor manufacturers, indicating possible near-term market fluctuations. This situation might lead traders to consider buying puts on IUSG to protect themselves or profit from any downturn in the tech sector. With a beta of 1.11, IUSG is likely to experience greater movement than the overall market, a pattern we witnessed during the volatile markets of 2022. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) recently increased to 19.5 from lower autumn levels, suggesting that the market anticipates more uncertainty. This rising implied volatility could make strategies like a long straddle on IUSG attractive for investors who expect a significant price shift but are uncertain about the direction.

Macroeconomic Factors and Strategy

It’s important to consider the broader economic landscape since growth stocks are affected by interest rate policies. Recent comments from Federal Reserve officials have been more cautious than expected, lowering market hopes for a rate cut in the first quarter of 2026. This sentiment might limit IUSG’s growth potential, making it a suitable time to look into selling out-of-the-money covered calls against existing long positions to earn extra income. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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