iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is trading at $269.42, which is -0.1% below its all-time high of $269.80. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.0, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, IWM has experienced 165 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.7%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:40 AM EDT
IWM
StockiShares Russell 2000 ETF
Price
$269.42
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $269.80
Near All-Time High
Current Drawdown
-0.1%
Days in Drawdown
57
Avg Max Drawdown
3.7%
Avg Length
54
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.0
IWM - Price & High Water Mark
IWM - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
iShares Russell 2000 ETF is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-04-15, the stock price is $269.42, just 0.1% below its all-time high of $269.80.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, iShares Russell 2000 ETF typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.7% in depth, with an average duration of 54 days. iShares Russell 2000 ETF has gone through 165 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for iShares Russell 2000 ETF in the last 14 years was 41.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1094 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for iShares Russell 2000 ETF currently stands at 0.03. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing iShares Russell 2000 ETF's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 165 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Ongoing | 57 days | -0.1% | $269.80 | $269.42 | — |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-14 | 8 days | -3.7% | $246.81 | $237.79 | $247.90 |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-10-03 | 15 days | -2.3% | $244.84 | $239.29 | $245.83 |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-18 | 7 days | -1.0% | $240.12 | $237.67 | $244.84 |
| 2024-11-26 | 2025-09-11 | 289 days | -27.5% | $239.80 | $173.84 | $240.12 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-25 | 14 days | -5.5% | $239.10 | $226.03 | $239.80 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | 2 days | -0.4% | $234.67 | $233.84 | $235.56 |
| 2021-11-09 | 2024-11-06 | 1094 days | -31.9% | $230.34 | $156.83 | $234.67 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-05 | 2 days | -0.0% | $226.61 | $226.53 | $229.62 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-11-01 | 231 days | -9.5% | $221.18 | $200.07 | $222.17 |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-11 | 30 days | -6.7% | $215.49 | $201.15 | $219.11 |
| 2021-01-25 | 2021-02-04 | 11 days | -4.4% | $202.86 | $193.95 | $206.28 |
| 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-22 | 2 days | -0.9% | $202.29 | $200.53 | $202.86 |
| 2021-01-15 | 2021-01-20 | 6 days | -1.5% | $201.86 | $198.85 | $202.29 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-14 | 2 days | -0.7% | $199.33 | $197.91 | $201.86 |
| 2021-01-08 | 2021-01-12 | 5 days | -0.3% | $196.42 | $195.82 | $199.33 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2021-01-06 | 14 days | -2.8% | $187.90 | $182.57 | $192.98 |
| 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | 5 days | -0.5% | $185.21 | $184.22 | $186.31 |
| 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-17 | 2 days | -0.4% | $183.69 | $183.03 | $185.21 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-15 | 5 days | -0.5% | $179.88 | $179.00 | $183.69 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-10 | 2 days | -0.7% | $179.47 | $178.16 | $179.88 |
| 2020-11-30 | 2020-12-04 | 5 days | -1.8% | $173.42 | $170.27 | $177.02 |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-11-27 | 3 days | -0.3% | $173.28 | $172.69 | $173.42 |
| 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-23 | 6 days | -1.4% | $167.86 | $165.51 | $170.08 |
| 2020-11-11 | 2020-11-13 | 3 days | -1.6% | $162.44 | $159.88 | $163.19 |
| 2018-09-04 | 2020-11-09 | 798 days | -41.1% | $157.87 | $92.93 | $159.48 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-08-31 | 2 days | -0.1% | $157.40 | $157.27 | $157.87 |
| 2018-08-23 | 2018-08-24 | 2 days | -0.3% | $156.19 | $155.72 | $156.57 |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-08-21 | 62 days | -3.9% | $154.53 | $148.54 | $155.81 |
| 2018-06-13 | 2018-06-14 | 2 days | -0.4% | $152.31 | $151.71 | $152.52 |
| 2018-06-07 | 2018-06-12 | 6 days | -0.5% | $151.77 | $150.94 | $152.31 |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-06-04 | 5 days | -0.8% | $149.18 | $147.98 | $149.75 |
| 2018-05-22 | 2018-05-30 | 9 days | -0.9% | $148.14 | $146.85 | $149.18 |
| 2018-05-14 | 2018-05-16 | 3 days | -0.4% | $145.32 | $144.77 | $146.30 |
| 2018-01-24 | 2018-05-11 | 107 days | -9.1% | $145.09 | $131.92 | $145.32 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-19 | 4 days | -1.3% | $143.46 | $141.63 | $143.86 |
| 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-11 | 3 days | -0.1% | $140.62 | $140.43 | $142.86 |
| 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-02 | 5 days | -0.8% | $139.44 | $138.29 | $139.60 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-28 | 10 days | -0.8% | $139.43 | $138.33 | $139.44 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-18 | 18 days | -2.3% | $138.85 | $135.64 | $139.43 |
| 2017-11-22 | 2017-11-28 | 7 days | -0.4% | $136.53 | $135.99 | $138.13 |
| 2017-10-04 | 2017-11-21 | 49 days | -3.1% | $135.85 | $131.60 | $136.53 |
| 2017-07-26 | 2017-09-22 | 59 days | -6.4% | $129.86 | $121.54 | $130.08 |
| 2017-07-21 | 2017-07-25 | 5 days | -0.5% | $129.09 | $128.50 | $129.86 |
| 2017-07-18 | 2017-07-19 | 2 days | -0.3% | $128.06 | $127.73 | $129.00 |
| 2017-07-05 | 2017-07-13 | 9 days | -1.7% | $127.55 | $125.43 | $127.55 |
| 2017-06-14 | 2017-07-03 | 20 days | -1.9% | $127.55 | $125.17 | $127.55 |
| 2017-06-12 | 2017-06-13 | 2 days | -0.2% | $127.11 | $126.90 | $127.55 |
| 2017-04-27 | 2017-06-09 | 44 days | -4.3% | $126.55 | $121.08 | $127.11 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2017-04-25 | 54 days | -4.6% | $125.62 | $119.90 | $125.90 |
| 2017-02-22 | 2017-03-01 | 8 days | -1.7% | $125.48 | $123.37 | $125.62 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About IWM
iShares Russell 2000 ETF has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 328 days with an average max drop of -17.2%.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 to Nov 2020 | -41.1% | 798 days |
| Nov 2021 to Nov 2024 | -31.9% | 1094 days |
| Nov 2024 to Sep 2025 | -27.5% | 289 days |
| Mar 2021 to Nov 2021 | -9.5% | 231 days |
| Jan 2018 to May 2018 | -9.1% | 107 days |
| Feb 2021 to Mar 2021 | -6.7% | 30 days |
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