# IWS ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> IWS (iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF): 1-year total return +17.59%, price return +15.92%, max drawdown 7.82%, trailing yield 1.36%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

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

iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF.

IWS gained 17.59% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+15.92% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 57.21% with dividends reinvested, or +9.07% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 7.82%, and it closed 6.27% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($173.44 on Aug. 14, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $2.21 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 1.36%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -3.80% | -4.15% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | -1.75% | -2.10% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +10.99% | +10.26% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +16.38% | +15.25% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +17.59% | +15.92% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +65.67% (+18.32%/yr) | +58.21% (+16.52%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +57.21% (+9.07%/yr) | +44.01% (+7.25%/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) | +16.38% | +15.25% |
| 2025 | +10.82% | +9.05% |
| 2024 | +12.92% | +11.22% |
| 2023 | +12.54% | +10.39% |
| 2022 | -12.28% | -13.92% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 7.82% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 21.19% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 22.28% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $173.44 on 2026-08-14 (-6.27% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $133.85 to $173.44 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 22.28%, from 2022-01-04 to 2022-09-30, recovered on 2024-03-21 (538 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $2.21 per share in 4 payments, yield 1.36%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-15 ($0.59).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $1.55 | 3 |
| 2025 | $2.16 | 4 |
| 2024 | $1.94 | 4 |
| 2023 | $2.04 | 4 |
| 2022 | $2.03 | 4 |

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