iShares Russell 2000 ETF vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? iShares Russell 2000 ETF trades at $301.52, while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.19. The key difference: iShares Russell 2000 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| IWM | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $301.69 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $225.45 | $9.63 |
Sector | — | Commodities - Energy |
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The ETF is designed to track the performance of the securities and the stocks in the Russell 2000 Index. To maintain the composition and weightings, the advisor adjusts the ETF from time to time to conform to periodic changes in the index target.
Read more on IWM →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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