IWMW Distribution History & Yield
iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (in 24 days) | Oct 16, 2026 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (in 54 days) | Nov 15, 2026 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 114 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 144 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 234 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 30, 2027 (in 264 days) | Jun 13, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 29, 2027 (in 294 days) | Jul 13, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 29, 2027 (in 324 days) | Aug 12, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 (in 354 days) | Sep 11, 2027 | $0.396 | $39.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IWMW's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.752 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 30 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much IWMW do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 253 | $9,952 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,263 | $49,760 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,526 | $99,520 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 12.06%. $10,000 in IWMW would currently pay about $1,206 a year ($100 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IWMW distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | — | $0.236 | -57.6% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | — | $0.556 | -11.0% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | — | $0.625 | -20.2% |
| Jun 2, 2026 | — | $0.783 | +27.1% |
| May 4, 2026 | — | $0.616 | -17.5% |
| Apr 2, 2026 | — | $0.747 | +7.8% |
| Mar 3, 2026 | — | $0.693 | -4.0% |
| Feb 3, 2026 | — | $0.722 | +5.2% |
| Dec 23, 2025 | — | $0.686 | +22.3% |
| Dec 2, 2025 | — | $0.561 | -20.4% |
| Nov 4, 2025 | — | $0.705 | -13.7% |
| Oct 2, 2025 | — | $0.817 | +51.0% |
| Sep 3, 2025 | — | $0.541 | -36.7% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | — | $0.854 | -0.2% |
| Jul 2, 2025 | — | $0.856 | +33.1% |
| Jun 3, 2025 | — | $0.643 | -10.2% |
| May 2, 2025 | — | $0.716 | +13.3% |
| Apr 2, 2025 | — | $0.632 | +68.1% |
| Mar 4, 2025 | — | $0.376 | -49.3% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | — | $0.741 | -47.6% |
| Dec 20, 2024 | — | $1.413 | +120.8% |
| Dec 3, 2024 | — | $0.64 | -24.0% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | — | $0.842 | -8.7% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | — | $0.922 | -1.2% |
Payout risk check
IWMW's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved -2.5% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF
The index is designed to measure the performance of a strategy of holding the iShares Russell 2000 ETF while writing (selling) one-month call options primarily on the Russell 2000 Index to generate income. The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a substantial portion of its assets in the underlying fund and options on the option index.
Fund family: iShares. Category: Derivative Income. First distribution on our records: Apr 2, 2024. 30 payments tracked.
IWMW distribution FAQ
When is IWMW's next ex-distribution date?
IWMW's next ex-distribution date is Oct 2, 2026 (in 24 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.396 per share, expected on Oct 16, 2026.
How often does IWMW pay distributions?
IWMW pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.236 per share with an ex-date of Sep 2, 2026.
What is IWMW's distribution yield?
IWMW's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 19.66%, based on $7.747 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $39.41. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.752 per share, is 12.06%.
How much does IWMW pay per share?
IWMW pays about $0.396 per share each month, which works out to roughly $4.752 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $475.20 a year.
Has IWMW grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last year the regular payout changed -15.6%. As a fund, IWMW's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of IWMW do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 12.06%, you would need about 253 shares of IWMW (roughly $9,952 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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