iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
EWG is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Germany Index. EWG launched on Mar 12, 1996 and has a 0.49% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US4642868065
464286806
Mar 12, 1996
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI Germany Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
EWG features an expense ratio of 0.49%, falling within the medium range.
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 Germany 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 Germany ETF had a return of 10.66% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.07% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Germany ETF had an annualized return of 3.94%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.01%, indicating that iShares MSCI Germany ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
EWG
10.66%
1.49%
5.88%
11.07%
4.51%
3.94%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EWG, 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 | -2.09% | 5.40% | 3.62% | -4.06% | 5.25% | -2.16% | 1.60% | 4.89% | 3.71% | -4.49% | -0.15% | 10.66% | |
| 2023 | 13.38% | -2.67% | 4.29% | 3.34% | -4.86% | 4.90% | 2.63% | -4.77% | -6.16% | -3.89% | 12.83% | 4.51% | 23.35% |
| 2022 | -2.35% | -9.15% | -2.37% | -8.38% | 5.08% | -13.28% | 2.48% | -7.38% | -9.62% | 10.54% | 16.36% | -2.57% | -22.27% |
| 2021 | -0.98% | 1.75% | 4.47% | 3.53% | 3.35% | -1.65% | -0.23% | 1.25% | -5.81% | 2.58% | -5.80% | 3.94% | 5.84% |
| 2020 | -2.96% | -8.10% | -18.08% | 9.78% | 9.37% | 6.23% | 4.20% | 6.55% | -3.22% | -9.78% | 16.29% | 5.28% | 10.59% |
| 2019 | 5.68% | 1.90% | -1.39% | 6.98% | -6.53% | 7.05% | -4.38% | -2.13% | 2.51% | 6.09% | 1.37% | 1.59% | 19.15% |
| 2018 | 6.03% | -7.37% | -1.20% | 1.31% | -2.53% | -2.99% | 4.44% | -3.45% | -1.62% | -8.37% | -1.50% | -5.55% | -21.40% |
| 2017 | 3.89% | 0.04% | 4.47% | 3.23% | 4.51% | -0.54% | 1.45% | 0.16% | 5.43% | 1.97% | 0.51% | -0.41% | 27.42% |
| 2016 | -7.10% | -3.99% | 10.15% | 1.94% | -1.14% | -4.99% | 6.65% | 2.18% | 0.23% | -1.37% | -4.17% | 6.68% | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 2.34% | 5.88% | 0.47% | -0.74% | -1.72% | -2.56% | 1.61% | -7.02% | -6.07% | 9.58% | 0.52% | -3.89% | -2.79% |
| 2014 | -6.08% | 6.30% | -1.14% | 1.05% | 1.45% | -0.71% | -6.81% | -0.79% | -4.22% | -1.70% | 5.73% | -4.79% | -11.96% |
| 2013 | 4.09% | -4.04% | -0.81% | 4.09% | 2.67% | -3.88% | 6.56% | -2.51% | 8.38% | 5.50% | 4.19% | 3.89% | 30.85% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EWG is 39, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Germany ETF provided a 2.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.76 | $0.76 | $0.80 | $0.89 | $0.67 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.51 | $0.63 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 2.37% | 2.56% | 3.24% | 2.70% | 2.10% | 2.51% | 2.93% | 2.06% | 2.35% | 1.93% | 2.30% | 1.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Germany 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 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $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 | $0.39 | $0.67 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.68 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.62 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2013 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Germany 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 Germany ETF was 67.57%, occurring on Mar 12, 2003. Recovery took 794 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Germany ETF drawdown is 5.48%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.57% | Feb 24, 2000 | 764 | Mar 12, 2003 | 794 | May 5, 2006 | 1558 |
| -63.09% | Dec 11, 2007 | 312 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1201 | Dec 20, 2013 | 1513 |
| -46.8% | Jan 24, 2018 | 541 | Mar 18, 2020 | 247 | Mar 11, 2021 | 788 |
| -43.44% | Jun 8, 2021 | 330 | Sep 27, 2022 | 497 | Sep 19, 2024 | 827 |
| -29.55% | Jul 21, 1998 | 57 | Oct 8, 1998 | 305 | Dec 23, 1999 | 362 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Germany ETF volatility is 3.92%, 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.