IWMW Dividend History & Analysis | 20.4% Yield
IWMW has a dividend yield of 20.4% and paid 7.39 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
20.42%
Payout Ratio
-
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
4.09%
Consistency Lifetime
100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y
22.22%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
2
Dividend Rating
56.31%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Derivative Income
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 421 M | 87.5% | 293% |
| ICOI | 25 M | 110% | 238% |
| NVDY | 1,554 M | 67.9% | 296% |
| SMCY | 149 M | 103% | 131% |
| MSTY | 1,277 M | 96.7% | 115% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLTY | 421 M | 945% | 83.3% |
| GQI | 183 M | 473% | 87.5% |
| XPAY | 95 M | 488% | 83.3% |
| TSPY | 225 M | 304% | 100% |
| QDVO | 599 M | 286% | 100% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Derivative Income
IDVO
International Enhanced
6.02% Yield
6.02% Yield
IDUB
ETF Series Solutions
5.19% Yield
5.19% Yield
DOGG
Exchange-Traded Fund IV
9.76% Yield
9.76% Yield
ITWO
Proshares Russell 2000
13.90% Yield
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SLJY
Trust
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8.37% Yield
IWMW Dividend History: Last 22 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-29 | 0.686 | 22.3% | 1.75% | |
| 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2025-12-05 | 0.561 | -20.4% | 1.43% | |
| 2025-11-04 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-11-07 | 0.705 | -13.7% | 1.77% | |
| 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-02 | 2025-10-07 | 0.817 | 51% | 2.03% | |
| 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-03 | 2025-09-08 | 0.541 | -36.7% | 1.36% | |
| 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-07 | 0.854 | -0.2% | 2.24% | |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-08 | 0.856 | 33.1% | 2.21% | |
| 2025-06-03 | 2025-06-03 | 2025-06-09 | Monthly | 0.643 | -10.2% | 1.69% |
| 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-07 | Monthly | 0.716 | 13.3% | 1.87% |
| 2025-04-02 | 2025-04-02 | 2025-04-07 | Monthly | 0.632 | 68.1% | 1.56% |
| 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-04 | 2025-03-07 | Monthly | 0.376 | -49.3% | 0.9% |
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-04 | 2025-02-07 | Monthly | 0.741 | -47.6% | 1.66% |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-26 | Monthly | 1.413 | 120.8% | 3.24% |
| 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-06 | Monthly | 0.64 | -24% | 1.33% |
| 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-07 | Monthly | 0.842 | -8.7% | 1.89% |
| 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-02 | 2024-10-07 | Monthly | 0.922 | -1.2% | 2.07% |
| 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-09 | Monthly | 0.933 | 78.4% | 2.06% |
| 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-02 | 2024-08-07 | Monthly | 0.523 | -17.4% | 1.16% |
| 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-02 | 2024-07-08 | Monthly | 0.633 | 25.3% | 1.37% |
| 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-10 | Monthly | 0.505 | -34.9% | 1.09% |
| 2024-05-02 | 2024-05-03 | 2024-05-08 | Monthly | 0.776 | 24.8% | 1.64% |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-03 | 2024-04-08 | Other | 0.622 | 0% | 1.25% |
IWMW Dividend FAQ
The iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) implements a covered-call strategy by holding the iShares Russell 2000 ETF and selling one-month call options on the Russell 2000 Index, aiming to generate option premium income while tracking the underlying equity exposure.
What is the Dividend Yield of IWMW?
As of February 2026, IWMW`s dividend yield is 20.42%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.39 USD by the current share price of 39.18.Does IWMW pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, IWMW paid a dividend of 7.39 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-23 and the payout was 0.686 USD.How often does IWMW pay dividends?
IWMW pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, IWMW has issued 11 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-23.IWMW dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IWMW for the next 4 payments are between 0.537 (-21.7%) and 0.712 (+3.8%).This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.
Will IWMW pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.686 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for Russell 2000 BuyWrite (IWMW) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IWMW?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Russell 2000 BuyWrite (IWMW) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of IWMW?
IWMW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.09% per year.
Strong growth: IWMW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of IWMW?
IWMW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 22.2%. If you bought IWMW's shares at 33.25 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.39 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 22.2% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of IWMW?
IWMW Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Russell 2000 BuyWrite has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does IWMW have a good Dividend Yield?
IWMW`s 20.42% Dividend Yield is considered as exceptionally high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IWMW?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of IWMW is unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of IWMW?
IWMW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.31%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-08 02:16