iShares MSCI-Australia ETF (EWA)
EWA is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Australia Index. EWA launched on Mar 18, 1996 and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
ETF Info
- ISINUS4642861037
- CUSIP464286103
- IssueriShares
- Inception DateMar 18, 1996
- RegionDeveloped Asia Pacific (Australia)
- CategoryAsia Pacific Equities
- Expense Ratio0.50%
- Index TrackedMSCI Australia Index
- ETF Home Pagewww.ishares.com
- Asset ClassEquity
Asset Class Size
Large-CapAsset Class Style
Blend
Trading Data
- Previous Close$23.72
- Year Range$22.47 - $26.88
- EMA (50)$24.86
- EMA (200)$24.88
- Average Volume$6.47M
- Assets Under Management$1.57B
EWAShare Price Chart
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EWAPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in iShares MSCI-Australia ETF on Jan 5, 2010 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $17,214 for a total return of roughly 72.14%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
EWAReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -10.12% | -8.76% |
| YTD | -4.47% | -15.91% |
| 6M | -5.73% | -14.41% |
| 1Y | -5.95% | -3.97% |
| 5Y | 5.99% | 10.80% |
| 10Y | 5.92% | 11.90% |
EWAMonthly Returns Heatmap
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EWADividend History
iShares MSCI-Australia ETF granted a 5.32% dividend yield in the last twelve months, as of May 17, 2022. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.26 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.26 | $1.26 | $0.48 | $0.90 | $1.18 | $1.03 | $0.82 | $1.04 | $1.09 | $1.14 | $1.35 | $1.09 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 5.32% | 5.08% | 2.13% | 4.27% | 6.84% | 5.26% | 5.00% | 7.08% | 6.69% | 6.68% | 8.04% | 8.03% | 5.42% |
EWADrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
EWAWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI-Australia ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the iShares MSCI-Australia ETF is 45.54%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 172 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -45.54% | Jan 17, 2020 | 45 | Mar 23, 2020 | 172 | Nov 24, 2020 | 217 |
| -35.37% | Sep 4, 2014 | 345 | Jan 15, 2016 | 491 | Dec 27, 2017 | 836 |
| -30.39% | Apr 29, 2011 | 109 | Oct 3, 2011 | 319 | Jan 10, 2013 | 428 |
| -26.47% | Apr 15, 2010 | 26 | May 20, 2010 | 102 | Oct 14, 2010 | 128 |
| -19.89% | May 1, 2013 | 36 | Jun 20, 2013 | 202 | Apr 9, 2014 | 238 |
| -19.11% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 122 | Jun 20, 2019 | 351 |
| -15.77% | Jan 12, 2010 | 19 | Feb 8, 2010 | 37 | Apr 1, 2010 | 56 |
| -15.18% | Apr 5, 2022 | 27 | May 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -13.93% | Jun 15, 2021 | 158 | Jan 27, 2022 | 39 | Mar 24, 2022 | 197 |
| -10.87% | Feb 18, 2011 | 18 | Mar 16, 2011 | 10 | Mar 30, 2011 | 28 |
EWAVolatility Chart
Current iShares MSCI-Australia ETF volatility is 38.52%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
Portfolios with iShares MSCI-Australia ETF
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