IWM Stock Forecast: Is the iShares Russell 2000 ETF Poised for a 2026 Small‑Cap Rally?
As of December 7, 2025 The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (ticker: IWM) is back near its highs, trading around $250.77 after a powerful rebound in U.S. small‑cap stocks. The fund now sits close to its 52‑week peak near $252, up in the mid‑teens on a year‑to‑date basis, and well above its 52‑week low near $172. Investing.com+2Danelfin AI+2 At the same time, investors have poured billions into IWM, options activity has surged, and Wall Street strategists are suddenly bullish on small caps heading into 2026. So is IWM stock at the start of a new leadership cycle—or just another head fake