iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW)
IWMW is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Cboe FTSE Russell IWM 2% OTM BuyWrite Index - Benchmark TR Gross. IWMW launched on Mar 14, 2024 and has a 0.39% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Mar 14, 2024
1x
Cboe FTSE Russell IWM 2% OTM BuyWrite Index - Benchmark TR Gross
Small-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
IWMW has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
Performance Chart
Loading data...
Returns By Period
iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) returned -7.19% year-to-date (YTD) and -1.65% over the past 12 months.
IWMW
-7.19%
7.55%
-9.38%
-1.65%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IWMW, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.52% | -3.06% | -5.77% | -3.30% | 1.50% | -7.19% | |||||||
| 2024 | 3.15% | -4.95% | 1.65% | -0.73% | 4.20% | -1.87% | 0.96% | 0.10% | 9.27% | -5.03% | 6.09% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of IWMW is 15, meaning it’s performing worse than 85% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Loading data...
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF provided a 23.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.88 | $7.81 |
Dividend yield | 23.05% | 17.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.38 | $0.63 | $0.72 | $2.47 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.62 | $0.78 | $0.51 | $0.63 | $0.52 | $0.93 | $0.92 | $0.84 | $2.05 | $7.81 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Loading data...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF was 21.82%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF drawdown is 12.09%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -21.82% | Dec 5, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -8.35% | Apr 1, 2024 | 88 | Aug 5, 2024 | 48 | Oct 11, 2024 | 136 |
| -2.31% | Oct 18, 2024 | 10 | Oct 31, 2024 | 4 | Nov 6, 2024 | 14 |
| -1.08% | Nov 12, 2024 | 4 | Nov 15, 2024 | 4 | Nov 21, 2024 | 8 |
| -0.8% | Mar 22, 2024 | 1 | Mar 22, 2024 | 3 | Mar 27, 2024 | 4 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading data...