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
| ISIN | US4642861037 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 464286103 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Mar 18, 1996 |
| Region | Developed Asia Pacific (Australia) |
| Category | Asia Pacific Equities |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Australia Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The iShares MSCI-Australia ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.50%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI-Australia ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares MSCI-Australia ETF had a return of -4.27% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.14% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI-Australia ETF had an annualized return of 3.23%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.37%, indicating that iShares MSCI-Australia ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -4.27% | 5.06% |
| 1 month | -3.40% | -3.23% |
| 6 months | 13.26% | 17.14% |
| 1 year | 3.14% | 20.62% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.40% | 11.54% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.23% | 10.37% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.96% | 1.27% | 3.09% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.15% | -3.58% | 8.24% | 10.62% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
iShares MSCI-Australia ETF(EWA)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI-Australia ETF (EWA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI-Australia ETF granted a 3.88% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.91 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.91 | $0.91 | $1.17 | $1.26 | $0.48 | $0.90 | $1.18 | $1.03 | $0.82 | $1.04 | $1.09 | $1.14 |
Dividend yield | 3.88% | 3.72% | 5.28% | 5.08% | 2.02% | 3.97% | 6.11% | 4.44% | 4.03% | 5.48% | 4.92% | 4.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI-Australia ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.89 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 |
| 2013 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI-Australia ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI-Australia ETF was 66.98%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1052 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI-Australia ETF drawdown is 6.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -66.98% | Nov 1, 2007 | 267 | Nov 20, 2008 | 1052 | Jan 29, 2013 | 1319 |
| -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 |
| -33.7% | Jul 7, 1997 | 286 | Aug 27, 1998 | 167 | Apr 28, 1999 | 453 |
| -29.94% | Jul 7, 1999 | 556 | Sep 21, 2001 | 411 | May 13, 2003 | 967 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI-Australia ETF volatility is 4.71%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.