What does the IWMW options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) has 29 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 35.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for IWMW options?

The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are IWMW options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 116.22%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $26.6M, listed on CBOE, carrying a beta of 0.78 to the broader market. The Fund seeks to track the investment results of an index that reflects a strategy of holding the iShares Russell 2000 ETF while writing (selling) one-month call options to generate income. public since 2024-03-19.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $37.94
Total OI: 29
Total Volume: 0
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 35.4%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 116.22%

As of May 15, 2026, iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) has 29 open contracts and 0 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 35.4%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 116.22%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.

How IWMW options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 35.4% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.

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Frequently asked IWMW options chain questions

What does the IWMW options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) has 29 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 35.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for IWMW options?: The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are IWMW options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 116.22%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.