WMTI vs. IWM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

WMTI (REX WMT Growth & Income ETF) and IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - WMTI is a Derivative Income fund actively managed by REX, while IWM is a Small Cap Blend Equities fund tracking the Russell 2000 Index. WMTI is actively managed, while IWM is passively managed. At a 0.02 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. WMTI charges 0.99%/yr vs 0.19%/yr for IWM.

Performance

WMTI vs. IWM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in REX WMT Growth & Income ETF (WMTI) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, WMTI achieves a 2.10% return, which is significantly lower than IWM's 17.07% return.

WMTI

• 1D: 4.18%
• 1M: -10.43%
• YTD: 2.10%
• 6M: -0.33%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IWM

• 1D: -1.37%
• 1M: 3.52%
• YTD: 17.07%
• 6M: 15.83%
• 1Y: 39.10%
• 3Y*: 17.88%
• 5Y*: 6.11%
• 10Y*: 10.93%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

WMTI vs. IWM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
WMTI REX WMT Growth & Income ETF	2.10%	9.78%
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF	17.07%	2.40%

Correlation

The correlation between WMTI and IWM is 0.02, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 5, 2025	0.02

Return for Risk

WMTI vs. IWM — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

IWM

IWM Risk / Return Rank: 62
IWM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 59
IWM Sortino Ratio Rank: 59
IWM Omega Ratio Rank: 53
IWM Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
IWM Martin Ratio Rank: 67

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

WMTI vs. IWM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for REX WMT Growth & Income ETF (WMTI) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	WMTI	IWM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.05	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.27	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.48	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.78	0.37	+0.42

Drawdowns

WMTI vs. IWM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WMTI drawdown since its inception was -17.24%, smaller than the maximum IWM drawdown of -59.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WMTI and IWM.

Drawdown Indicators

	WMTI	IWM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-17.24%	-59.05%	+41.81%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.03%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-27.50%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-31.91%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.13%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-13.78%	-1.49%	-12.29%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.77%	-10.77%	+7.00%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.10%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WMTI	IWM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.75%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	13.53%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	28.30%	19.20%	+9.10%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	28.30%	22.52%	+5.78%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	28.30%	23.04%	+5.26%

WMTI vs. IWM - Expense Ratio Comparison

WMTI has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is higher than IWM's 0.19% expense ratio.

Dividends

WMTI vs. IWM - Dividend Comparison

WMTI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 21.32%, more than IWM's 0.88% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF	0.88%	1.04%	1.15%	1.35%	1.48%	0.94%	1.04%	1.26%	1.40%	1.26%	1.38%	1.54%
WMTI REX WMT Growth & Income ETF	21.32%	3.36%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WMTI and IWM in my portfolio?

WMTI and IWM have a correlation of 0.02, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, WMTI or IWM?

On fees, IWM is cheaper at 0.19% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, WMTI or IWM?

IWM is cheaper with a 0.19% expense ratio, compared with 0.99% for WMTI.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, WMTI or IWM?

WMTI has the higher dividend yield at 21.32%, compared with 0.88% for IWM.

What is the main difference between WMTI and IWM?

WMTI is categorized as Derivative Income, while IWM is Small Cap Blend Equities. They also come from different issuers: REX and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.99% for WMTI and 0.19% for IWM.