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
EWA features an expense ratio of 0.50%, falling within the medium range.
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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 1.89% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI-Australia ETF had an annualized return of 3.52%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that iShares MSCI-Australia ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.89% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | -0.77% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 4.90% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 7.81% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.57% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.52% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EWA, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.96% | 1.27% | 3.09% | -5.35% | 5.61% | 1.02% | 1.89% | ||||||
| 2023 | 11.83% | -7.96% | 0.26% | 0.87% | -5.49% | 5.04% | 3.59% | -4.92% | -3.15% | -3.58% | 8.24% | 10.62% | 13.81% |
| 2022 | -8.01% | 5.30% | 9.90% | -7.00% | 0.41% | -11.32% | 7.16% | -3.65% | -10.45% | 5.61% | 14.33% | -4.39% | -5.92% |
| 2021 | -0.84% | 3.20% | 1.14% | 4.40% | 3.32% | -1.47% | -0.81% | 0.58% | -4.24% | 6.61% | -7.56% | 5.18% | 8.93% |
| 2020 | -1.68% | -9.61% | -22.76% | 9.65% | 5.99% | 8.30% | 3.32% | 4.42% | -5.15% | 0.25% | 14.92% | 6.31% | 8.29% |
| 2019 | 6.96% | 3.35% | 1.13% | 1.16% | 0.14% | 5.50% | -0.58% | -3.26% | 2.63% | 1.26% | 1.33% | 1.19% | 22.45% |
| 2018 | 2.59% | -4.00% | -3.51% | 0.77% | 1.71% | 2.12% | 1.37% | -1.88% | -1.65% | -6.87% | 0.97% | -3.88% | -12.04% |
| 2017 | 4.99% | 3.34% | 3.01% | -0.66% | -4.32% | 3.06% | 4.70% | -0.22% | -0.93% | 1.16% | 0.31% | 4.26% | 19.88% |
| 2016 | -6.96% | -2.04% | 11.81% | 3.16% | -2.41% | 1.42% | 7.40% | -3.21% | 3.36% | -2.97% | 0.79% | 1.62% | 11.10% |
| 2015 | -1.13% | 8.03% | -3.46% | 2.01% | -3.34% | -4.45% | -0.52% | -10.85% | -3.91% | 5.58% | 0.90% | 2.13% | -9.94% |
| 2014 | -5.46% | 8.29% | 3.69% | 2.24% | 0.42% | -0.13% | 1.76% | 2.14% | -11.86% | 6.22% | -7.08% | -3.12% | -4.64% |
| 2013 | 3.90% | 2.91% | 0.60% | 3.92% | -13.13% | -5.30% | 3.01% | 0.95% | 7.62% | 5.54% | -4.91% | -1.42% | 1.81% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EWA is 31, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
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 3.93% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.96 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.96 | $0.91 | $1.17 | $1.26 | $0.48 | $0.90 | $1.18 | $1.03 | $0.82 | $1.04 | $1.09 | $1.14 |
Dividend yield | 3.93% | 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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.47 | |||||
| 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 | $0.91 |
| 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 | $1.17 |
| 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 | $1.26 |
| 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 | $0.48 |
| 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 | $0.90 |
| 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 | $1.18 |
| 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 | $1.03 |
| 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 | $0.82 |
| 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 | $1.04 |
| 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 | $1.09 |
| 2013 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $1.14 |
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 5.07%.
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 4.19%, 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.