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Which Is the Better Long-Term Buy: iShares' Small-Cap IWM or Invesco's Tech-Heavy QQQ?

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Which Is the Better Long-Term Buy: iShares' Small-Cap IWM or Invesco's Tech-Heavy QQQ? Key Points iShares Russell 2000 ETF targets small-cap growth and value stocks, while Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 focuses on the largest non-financial leaders on the Nasdaq…
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  • For long-term investors building a core portfolio, QQQ's track record and lower cost make it the stronger foundation today.

    60% confidence
  • IWM works best as a complement for those who want small-cap exposure alongside an existing large-cap core and are prepared for a rougher ride in exchange for higher potential upside.

    60% confidence
  • Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 carries a slightly lower expense ratio of 0.18% compared to 0.19% for iShares Russell 2000 ETF.

    60% confidence
  • Stock Advisor's total average return is 918%, a market-crushing outperformance compared to 208% for the S&P 500.

    60% confidence
  • The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team identified 10 best stocks for investors to buy now, and iShares Trust - iShares Russell 2000 ETF wasn't one of them.

    60% confidence
  • iShares Russell 2000 ETF has delivered higher 1-year total returns, though Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 shows superior growth of a $1,000 investment over five years.

    60% confidence

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Apple Podcasts · portfolio weight in qqq7.33 percent
Micron Technology Inc · portfolio weight in qqq4.91 percent