Is the IWM ETF Still a Buy After Its Recent Run-Up?

After a strong start to 2026, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEMKT: IWM) is up 18% year to date. That nearly doubles the 10.7% return for the S&P 500. But the early momentum for small caps and other non-tech stocks has faded once the artificial intelligence (AI) trade returned in full force in April.Now investors need to weigh a positive outlook for economic growth and corporate earnings, but also deal with higher inflation, an uncertain geopolitical environment, and higher-for-longer interest rates. Which of these factors wins out will likely determine whether small caps are still a buy here.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool