iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) Dividend History
IWMW latest distribution
Paid. Next monthly distribution expected around November 2 (not yet announced).
- 20.33%trailing 12-month yield
- $7.52paid in the last 12 months
- Monthly12 payments a year
- 2024paying since
IWMW dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $752
- Each payment
- $63
- Value of the shares
- $3,700
- Yield
- 20.33%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $7.52 per share, before tax.
IWMW distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 31 payments).
IWMW distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $5.57 | — | — | 9 |
| 2025 | $8.13 | +4.1% | 20.98% | 12 |
| 2024partial | $7.81 | — | 17.73% | 10 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
IWMW yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $41.07 | 18.31% | $7.52 | 18.3% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
IWMW yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWMW | iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF | 7.38% | 0.37% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
| RSSL | Global X Russell 2000 ETF | 1.28% | 0.07% |
| ITWO | ProShares Russell 2000 High Income ETF | 1.05% | 0.52% |
| RB | ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 2.40% | — |
| VTWO | Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | 1.25% | 0.10% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
IWMW distribution history
31 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-07 | $0.5900 | +150.0% |
| 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-02 | 2026-09-08 | $0.2360 | −57.6% |
| 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-07 | $0.5560 | −11.0% |
| 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-02 | 2026-07-08 | $0.6250 | −20.2% |
| 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-02 | 2026-06-05 | $0.7830 | +27.1% |
| 2026-05-04 | 2026-05-04 | 2026-05-07 | $0.6160 | −17.5% |
| 2026-04-02 | 2026-04-02 | 2026-04-08 | $0.7470 | +7.8% |
| 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-06 | $0.6930 | −4.0% |
| 2026-02-03 | 2026-02-03 | 2026-02-06 | $0.7220 | +5.2% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-29 | $0.6860 | +22.3% |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-05 | $0.5610 | −20.4% |
| 2025-11-04 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-11-07 | $0.7050 | −13.7% |
Show all 31 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-07 | $0.8170 | +51.0% |
| 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-08 | $0.5410 | −36.7% |
| 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-07 | $0.8540 | −0.2% |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-08 | $0.8560 | +33.1% |
| 2025-06-03 | 2025-06-03 | 2025-06-09 | $0.6430 | −10.2% |
| 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-07 | $0.7160 | +13.3% |
| 2025-04-02 | 2025-04-02 | 2025-04-07 | $0.6320 | +68.1% |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-07 | $0.3760 | −49.3% |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-07 | $0.7410 | −47.6% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-26 | $1.4130 | +120.8% |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-06 | $0.6400 | −24.0% |
| 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-07 | $0.8420 | −8.7% |
| 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-07 | $0.9220 | −1.2% |
| 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-09 | $0.9330 | +78.4% |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-07 | $0.5230 | −17.4% |
| 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-08 | $0.6330 | +25.3% |
| 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-10 | $0.5050 | −34.9% |
| 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-08 | $0.7760 | +24.8% |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-03 | 2024-04-08 | $0.6220 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
IWMW dividend overview
iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF pays monthly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $7.52 per share, a yield of 20.33% at the latest close of $37.00. In 2025 it paid $8.13 per share, up 4.1% from 2024.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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IWMW dividends FAQ
Does IWMW pay a dividend?
Yes. IWMW pays monthly distributions and has paid them since 2024. The most recent was $0.5900 per share with an ex-dividend date of October 2, 2026, payable October 7, 2026.
What is the IWMW dividend yield?
IWMW paid $7.52 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 20.33% at the latest close of $37.00.
When is the next IWMW dividend?
The next monthly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around November 2, 2026.
How often does IWMW pay dividends?
IWMW pays distributions monthly, 12 times a year.
How much did IWMW pay in dividends in 2025?
IWMW paid $8.13 per share in 12 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of IWMW pay?
100 shares of IWMW would have paid about $752 over the past 12 months, before tax.