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By Ron Koren ETF Insider

SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust) and IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that represent different segments of the U.S. stock market. While SPY tracks the performance of the S&P 500 index, which consists of large-cap stocks, IWM tracks the Russell 2000 index, comprising small-cap stocks. While there may be some correlation between the two ETFs due to overall market movements, their focus on different market segments means they can also exhibit divergent performance at times.

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By Beqa Bumbeishvili ETF Insider

IWM stands for "iShares Russell 2000 ETF." It is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, which represents a broad range of small-cap U.S. stocks. IWM provides investors with a convenient way to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of small-cap companies and participate in their potential growth.

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By Beqa Bumbeishvili ETF Insider

The IWM index refers to the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, which is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is a widely recognized benchmark that measures the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap companies in the United States. The IWM index provides investors with a way to gain exposure to the overall performance of the small-cap segment of the US stock market.