iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) Drawdown History
50 recorded drawdown events with recovery analysis
Price
$252.44
All-Time High
$269.80
Current Drawdown
-6.4%
Severity Score
1.5
Zone
Slightly Elevated
Drawdown Distribution
How IWM's 50 recorded drawdowns break down by severity:
42
< 5%
5
5-10%
0
10-20%
1
20-30%
2
30%+
Recovery Patterns
When IWM drops 10% or more from its high, it has happened 3 times with an average duration of 727 days and an average maximum drop of -33.5%.
Drops of 20% or more have occurred 3 times, lasting an average of 727 days with an average depth of -33.5%.
All Drawdown Events
Showing 8 events with drops of 5% or more, sorted by depth.
| # | Start Date | End Date | Max Drop | Duration | Start Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2018-09-04 | 2020-11-09 | -41.1% | 798 days | $157.87 | $92.93 |
| 2 | 2021-11-09 | 2024-11-06 | -31.9% | 1094 days | $230.34 | $156.83 |
| 3 | 2024-11-26 | 2025-09-11 | -27.5% | 289 days | $239.80 | $173.84 |
| 4 | 2021-03-16 | 2021-11-01 | -9.5% | 231 days | $221.18 | $200.07 |
| 5 | 2018-01-24 | 2018-05-11 | -9.1% | 107 days | $145.09 | $131.92 |
| 6 | 2021-02-10 | 2021-03-11 | -6.7% | 30 days | $215.49 | $201.15 |
| 7 | 2017-07-26 | 2017-09-22 | -6.4% | 59 days | $129.86 | $121.54 |
| 8 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-25 | -5.5% | 14 days | $239.10 | $226.03 |
42 minor events (under 5% drop) not shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IWM's biggest all-time drawdown?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF's deepest recorded drawdown was -41.1%, which occurred from 2018-09-04 to 2020-11-09 and lasted 798 days. The stock dropped from $157.87 to a low of $92.93.
How long does it take IWM to recover from a drawdown?
When IWM drops 10% or more from its high, it has historically recovered within an average of 727 days. This is based on 3 comparable events in the tracked history.
Is IWM at an all-time high?
No, iShares Russell 2000 ETF is currently trading at $252.44, which is -6.4% below its all-time high of $269.80. The current Drawdown Severity Score is 1.5 (Slightly Elevated).
How many drawdown events has IWM experienced?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF has experienced 50 tracked drawdown events. Of these, 8 were drops of 5% or more. The average maximum drawdown across all events is -3.7%.
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