# IWM ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> IWM (iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund): 1-year total return +16.54%, price return +15.37%, max drawdown 11.19%, trailing yield 0.97%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/iwm/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund.

IWM gained 16.54% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+15.37% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 39.78% with dividends reinvested, or +6.64% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 11.19%, and it closed 7.73% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($305.09 on Aug. 14, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $2.73 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.97%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -4.00% | -4.25% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -5.15% | -5.40% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +12.59% | +12.03% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +15.14% | +14.36% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +16.54% | +15.37% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +67.23% (+18.69%/yr) | +61.73% (+17.38%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +39.78% (+6.64%/yr) | +30.97% (+5.31%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +15.14% | +14.36% |
| 2025 | +12.66% | +11.40% |
| 2024 | +11.39% | +10.09% |
| 2023 | +16.84% | +15.11% |
| 2022 | -20.48% | -21.62% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 11.19% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 27.88% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 33.13% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $305.09 on 2026-08-14 (-7.73% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $229.11 to $305.09 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 33.13%, from 2021-11-08 to 2023-10-27, recovered on 2025-09-18 (692 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $2.73 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.97%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-15 ($0.75).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1.89 | 3 |
| 2025 | $2.56 | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.53 | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.70 | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.58 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/