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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

IWM or NUE: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): IWM scores 100/100 vs NUE 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
IWM (iShares Russell 2000)NUE (Nucor)
Market / sectorus · ETFus · Materials
Price$298.93$252.37
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 306 bars · uPnL +41.1%LONG · 295 bars · uPnL +96.8%
Total return+41.1%+96.8%

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