iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF (EWGS)
EWGS is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Germany Small Cap Index. EWGS launched on Jan 25, 2012 and has a 0.59% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US46429B4656
46429B465
Jan 25, 2012
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI Germany Small Cap Index
Small-Cap
Value
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap 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
EWGS
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EWGS, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.81% | -1.46% | -0.66% | 2.37% | -6.38% | 5.03% | 3.51% | -4.54% | -7.47% | -4.94% | -1.68% | ||
| 2022 | -6.49% | -3.13% | -0.28% | -7.40% | 1.52% | -16.91% | 4.01% | -9.39% | -15.71% | 10.43% | 15.59% | -2.10% | -29.96% |
| 2021 | 3.48% | 0.60% | -1.37% | 6.17% | 2.71% | -3.11% | 1.58% | 3.26% | -4.75% | 2.59% | -7.06% | 3.11% | 6.56% |
| 2020 | -3.16% | -7.60% | -18.60% | 11.06% | 12.33% | 4.17% | 4.05% | 7.19% | -1.45% | -8.93% | 21.45% | 9.62% | 26.16% |
| 2019 | 10.45% | 1.13% | 0.75% | 5.76% | -6.70% | 5.68% | -3.08% | -2.08% | 0.80% | 5.28% | 1.98% | 6.23% | 28.05% |
| 2018 | 7.17% | -5.00% | -1.41% | 0.56% | -1.40% | -4.06% | 4.96% | -0.30% | -5.13% | -9.95% | -2.52% | -7.05% | -22.65% |
| 2017 | 5.21% | 1.12% | 5.58% | 5.67% | 8.62% | -1.36% | 6.83% | 3.15% | 5.42% | 1.77% | 1.74% | 2.70% | 57.09% |
| 2016 | -6.99% | -1.38% | 10.15% | 0.72% | 2.33% | -5.19% | 6.99% | 0.67% | 2.24% | -4.20% | -6.13% | 4.38% | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.15% | 6.35% | -2.31% | 3.12% | 0.96% | -1.90% | 2.39% | -1.60% | -0.97% | 4.01% | -0.73% | 0.93% | 11.61% |
| 2014 | -0.91% | 7.08% | -2.33% | -0.24% | 3.84% | -0.23% | -9.62% | -0.65% | -4.92% | -1.06% | 4.69% | -1.17% | -6.39% |
| 2013 | 7.05% | 1.80% | -3.47% | 1.92% | 4.11% | -3.77% | 5.95% | 0.90% | 7.42% | 4.89% | 2.61% | 1.83% | 35.20% |
Expense Ratio
EWGS features an expense ratio of 0.59%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF (EWGS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
| Period | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.26 | $0.89 | $0.84 | $1.06 | $1.27 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.49 | $0.23 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 2.30% | 1.12% | 1.11% | 1.75% | 2.63% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 1.20% | 0.60% | 0.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $1.43 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $1.26 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.89 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.84 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $1.27 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.23 |
| 2013 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 |
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 Small-Cap 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 Small-Cap ETF was 48.56%, occurring on Sep 29, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48.56% | Sep 3, 2021 | 270 | Sep 29, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -45.55% | Jan 29, 2018 | 539 | Mar 19, 2020 | 171 | Nov 19, 2020 | 710 |
| -22.97% | Jun 9, 2014 | 89 | Oct 13, 2014 | 401 | May 26, 2016 | 490 |
| -16.26% | May 2, 2012 | 17 | Jun 4, 2012 | 34 | Sep 14, 2012 | 51 |
| -11.84% | Jun 9, 2016 | 13 | Jun 27, 2016 | 32 | Aug 12, 2016 | 45 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF volatility is 3.80%, 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.