IWF monthly performance report

Explore IWF's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

IWF monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • IWF (IWF) closed November 2026 at $116.19, down 1.21% for the month and −3.19% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, IWF is −1.80%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −2.66% versus its 200-day moving average ($119.37), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, IWF has underperformed the S&P 500 by −6.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 96.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.

IWF ended November 2026 at $116.19, posting a monthly return of −1.21%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.39%.

The current quarter stands at −7.24% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.66% versus the 200-day moving average ($119.37).

Year-to-date, IWF is −1.80% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of −12.83%. The stock is currently −10.49% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −23.52%.

IWF trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodIWFS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−0.37%−0.35%−0.01%
1 Week+5.28%+3.29%+1.99%
1 Month−1.21%+0.19%−1.39%
3 Months−7.26%−2.48%−4.79%
6 Months−7.71%+2.00%−9.70%
YTD−1.80%+11.03%−12.83%
12 Months−3.19%+10.79%−13.98%
3 Years+64.88%+71.83%−6.96%
IWF best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2026+11.89%
#2Nov 2023+10.96%
#3May 2025+8.90%
#4May 2026+7.19%
#5Feb 2024+6.63%
IWF worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2025−8.49%
#2Oct 2026−6.11%
#3Sep 2023−5.65%
#4Mar 2026−5.29%
#5Jul 2026−4.71%
IWF quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+10.33%
Q4 2025+1.04%
Q1 2026−9.91%
Q2 2026+16.48%
Q3 2026+0.88%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−7.24%
IWF calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+41.50%
2024+32.46%
2025+17.86%
2026−1.80%
IWF drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$129.80 (2026-10-06)
52-Week Low$102.23 (2026-03-30)
Current Price$116.19
200-Day Moving Average$119.37
Price vs 200DMA−2.66%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−23.52% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−10.49%
IWF relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)96
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−6.96%
RS Peak111.8 (Oct 2025)
RS Trough94.2 (Nov 2026)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was IWF's return for this report period?

IWF returned −1.21% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.

Has IWF outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD IWF: −1.80% vs SPY: +11.03%.

What is IWF's 12-month return?

−3.19% over the trailing 12 months.

Is IWF above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −2.66% versus 200DMA ($119.37).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−23.52% on 2025-04-08.