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iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) is highlighted as an attractive option for investors seeking large-cap growth exposure. With $131.70 billion in assets, a low 0.18% expense ratio, and a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), IWF has delivered 9.45% returns year-to-date and 9.64% over the past year.

The fund is heavily concentrated in technology (56.9%) with top holdings including Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet. Alternative options like Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ) are also mentioned for comparison.

Anthropic is expected to go public in October with a potential $2 trillion valuation, potentially becoming the largest IPO in history. New fast-track inclusion rules implemented after SpaceX's IPO could allow Anthropic to be added to major ETFs within days of its debut, including the Invesco QQQ ETF, iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF, and First Trust U.S. Equity Opportunities ETF.

Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (VUG) is highlighted as a strong option for investors seeking large-cap growth exposure. With $239.70 billion in assets, an ultra-low 0.03% expense ratio, and a Zacks ETF Rank of 2 (Buy), VUG offers diversified access to 150 large-cap growth companies. The fund has returned 14.26% year-to-date and 15.03% over the past year, though it carries medium risk with a beta of 1.22.