# IWO ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> IWO (iShares Russell 2000 Growth Fund): 1-year total return +12.08%, price return +11.54%, max drawdown 14.89%, trailing yield 0.47%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

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

iShares Russell 2000 Growth Fund.

IWO gained 12.08% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+11.54% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 28.79% with dividends reinvested, or +4.97% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 14.89%, and it closed 8.80% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($395.65 on Aug. 14, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $1.69 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.47%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -3.70% | -3.80% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -6.60% | -6.71% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +13.60% | +13.34% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +12.00% | +11.71% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +12.08% | +11.54% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +66.10% (+18.42%/yr) | +62.96% (+17.67%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +28.79% (+4.97%/yr) | +24.47% (+4.29%/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) | +12.00% | +11.71% |
| 2025 | +12.90% | +12.23% |
| 2024 | +15.04% | +14.11% |
| 2023 | +18.52% | +17.57% |
| 2022 | -26.26% | -26.80% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 14.89% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 28.92% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 40.68% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $395.65 on 2026-08-14 (-8.80% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $300.69 to $395.65 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 40.68%, from 2021-11-08 to 2022-06-16, recovered on 2025-10-06 (1208 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $1.69 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.47%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-15 ($0.41).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.96 | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 4 |
| 2024 | $2.30 | 4 |
| 2023 | $1.85 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1.61 | 4 |

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