ILCG: A Growth ETF Struggling To Keep Up With The Performance Of The Peer Group

  • The iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG) targets large and mid-cap U.S. growth stocks, with a strong bias toward technology and consumer sectors, led by Microsoft and NVIDIA. ILCG trades at a premium valuation, driven by high-growth, high-multiple stocks, but shows mixed profitability, trailing the Russell 1000 in EBITDA margin and ROE. While ILCG offers diversified growth exposure, its elevated volatility and lagging performance against top growth funds suggest a cautious approach for long-term outperformance.