# IWMI ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> IWMI (NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF): 1-year total return +16.87%, price return +1.25%, max drawdown 10.49%, trailing yield 14.67%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

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

NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (option income ETF).

IWMI gained 16.87% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+1.25% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 10.49%, and it closed 7.86% below its highest close since June 25, 2024 ($53.70 on Nov. 11, 2024). It pays dividends monthly: $7.26 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 14.67%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -3.41% | -4.57% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -3.55% | -6.96% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +11.01% | +3.32% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +13.20% | +1.64% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +16.87% | +1.25% |
| 3 years | – | – | – |
| Since first close | 2024-06-25 | +38.78% (+15.53%/yr) | -1.01% (-0.45%/yr) |

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

## Did the payouts keep up with the price?

Over the past year IWMI paid out 14.85% of its starting price in distributions, while its price changed +1.25%. Reinvesting every payment gave a total return of +16.87%.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +13.20% | +1.64% |
| 2025 | +15.01% | -0.58% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 10.49% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 27.88% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 27.88% |
| Highest close since 2024-06-25 | $53.70 on 2024-11-11 (-7.86% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $45.80 to $53.65 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 27.88%, from 2024-11-11 to 2025-04-08, not yet recovered.

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $7.26 per share in 12 payments, yield 14.67%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-16 ($0.61).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $5.50 | 9 |
| 2025 | $6.84 | 12 |

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