iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) is trading at $239.33, which is -1.5% below its all-time high of $243.06. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.4, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, IYW has experienced 151 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -3.5%.
Data last updated: May 20, 2026 at 07:25 PM EDT
IYW
StockiShares U.S. Technology ETF
Price
$239.33
as of May 20, 2026
All Time High: $243.06
Typical
Current Drawdown
-1.5%
Days in Drawdown
4
Avg Max Drawdown
3.5%
Avg Length
59
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.4
IYW - Price & High Water Mark
IYW - 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 U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
iShares U.S. Technology ETF is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-20, the stock price is $239.33, just 1.5% below its all-time high of $243.06.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, iShares U.S. Technology ETF typically experiences drawdowns averaging 3.5% in depth, with an average duration of 59 days. iShares U.S. Technology ETF has gone through 151 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for iShares U.S. Technology ETF in the last 14 years was 39.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 693 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for iShares U.S. Technology ETF currently stands at 0.36. 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 U.S. Technology 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 151 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-16 | Ongoing | 4 days | -1.5% | $243.06 | $239.33 | — |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025-10-24 | 16 days | -4.0% | $200.72 | $192.68 | $202.96 |
| 2025-10-07 | 2025-10-08 | 2 days | -0.8% | $199.30 | $197.66 | $200.72 |
| 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-06 | 4 days | -0.5% | $198.36 | $197.33 | $199.30 |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-10-01 | 9 days | -1.8% | $196.88 | $193.35 | $197.08 |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-18 | 3 days | -0.8% | $190.47 | $188.98 | $192.11 |
| 2025-08-13 | 2025-09-10 | 29 days | -3.7% | $185.33 | $178.43 | $187.21 |
| 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-12 | 2 days | -0.6% | $183.74 | $182.72 | $185.33 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-06 | 7 days | -2.3% | $181.27 | $177.07 | $181.59 |
| 2025-07-29 | 2025-07-30 | 2 days | -0.1% | $181.12 | $180.87 | $181.27 |
| 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-24 | 3 days | -1.0% | $179.04 | $177.26 | $179.30 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-15 | 6 days | -0.7% | $176.13 | $174.91 | $176.60 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-09 | 3 days | -0.7% | $175.34 | $174.05 | $176.13 |
| 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-03 | 3 days | -1.1% | $173.10 | $171.22 | $175.34 |
| 2025-02-19 | 2025-06-24 | 125 days | -26.5% | $166.46 | $122.39 | $168.45 |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-02-18 | 26 days | -5.5% | $165.89 | $156.82 | $166.46 |
| 2024-12-17 | 2025-01-23 | 38 days | -5.8% | $165.83 | $156.25 | $165.89 |
| 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-16 | 12 days | -1.9% | $165.13 | $161.96 | $165.83 |
| 2024-11-08 | 2024-12-03 | 26 days | -3.6% | $160.86 | $155.15 | $161.72 |
| 2024-07-11 | 2024-11-07 | 120 days | -16.1% | $158.24 | $132.75 | $160.86 |
| 2024-07-09 | 2024-07-10 | 2 days | -0.2% | $156.47 | $156.16 | $158.24 |
| 2024-06-20 | 2024-07-03 | 14 days | -3.7% | $152.98 | $147.35 | $154.27 |
| 2024-06-06 | 2024-06-10 | 5 days | -0.3% | $143.16 | $142.75 | $143.40 |
| 2024-05-29 | 2024-06-05 | 8 days | -3.1% | $142.56 | $138.12 | $143.16 |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-20 | 5 days | -0.5% | $138.19 | $137.51 | $139.29 |
| 2024-03-25 | 2024-05-15 | 52 days | -8.7% | $136.09 | $124.29 | $138.19 |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-20 | 8 days | -2.3% | $135.03 | $131.87 | $135.27 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-12 | 4 days | -1.8% | $134.85 | $132.39 | $135.03 |
| 2024-03-04 | 2024-03-07 | 4 days | -2.6% | $134.84 | $131.31 | $134.85 |
| 2024-02-12 | 2024-03-01 | 19 days | -4.3% | $133.88 | $128.09 | $134.84 |
| 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-07 | 9 days | -3.4% | $130.26 | $125.81 | $131.32 |
| 2024-01-26 | 2024-01-29 | 4 days | -0.9% | $130.06 | $128.85 | $130.26 |
| 2024-01-17 | 2024-01-18 | 2 days | -0.5% | $122.84 | $122.18 | $124.53 |
| 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-16 | 19 days | -4.7% | $122.79 | $117.00 | $122.84 |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2 days | -1.2% | $121.86 | $120.44 | $121.92 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2 days | -0.1% | $120.12 | $119.95 | $120.54 |
| 2023-12-04 | 2023-12-07 | 4 days | -1.7% | $116.80 | $114.86 | $116.82 |
| 2023-11-21 | 2023-12-01 | 11 days | -0.7% | $116.75 | $115.93 | $116.80 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2023-11-20 | 693 days | -39.4% | $115.38 | $69.88 | $116.75 |
| 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-27 | 36 days | -5.5% | $114.67 | $108.39 | $115.38 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-18 | 2 days | -0.2% | $113.27 | $113.01 | $114.10 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-16 | 7 days | -2.3% | $112.69 | $110.14 | $113.27 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2 days | -0.2% | $108.65 | $108.43 | $109.28 |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-10-28 | 59 days | -8.0% | $107.10 | $98.55 | $107.82 |
| 2021-08-26 | 2021-08-27 | 2 days | -0.6% | $105.20 | $104.61 | $105.92 |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-23 | 7 days | -2.2% | $103.28 | $101.00 | $104.80 |
| 2021-08-06 | 2021-08-16 | 11 days | -1.3% | $103.27 | $101.95 | $103.28 |
| 2021-07-27 | 2021-08-03 | 8 days | -1.2% | $102.27 | $101.00 | $102.34 |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-22 | 8 days | -2.9% | $100.25 | $97.38 | $100.75 |
| 2021-07-08 | 2021-07-13 | 6 days | -1.0% | $99.87 | $98.92 | $99.99 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-02 | 3 days | -0.4% | $98.14 | $97.79 | $99.14 |
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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IYW Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$239.33
High-water mark
$243.06
Current drawdown
-1.5%
Days in drawdown
4
This IYW page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior iShares U.S. Technology ETF drawdowns.
What History Says About IYW
iShares U.S. Technology ETF has dropped 5%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 144 days with an average max drop of -14.4%.
The current drawdown of -1.5% has lasted 4 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 to Nov 2023 | -39.4% | 693 days |
| Feb 2025 to Jun 2025 | -26.5% | 125 days |
| Jul 2024 to Nov 2024 | -16.1% | 120 days |
| Mar 2024 to May 2024 | -8.7% | 52 days |
| Aug 2021 to Oct 2021 | -8.0% | 59 days |
| Dec 2024 to Jan 2025 | -5.8% | 38 days |
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