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
- ISINUS46429B4656
- CUSIP46429B465
- IssueriShares
- Inception DateJan 25, 2012
- RegionNorth America (U.S.)
- CategoryEurope Equities
- Expense Ratio0.59%
- Index TrackedMSCI Germany Small Cap Index
- ETF Home Pagewww.ishares.com
- Asset ClassEquity
Asset Class Size
Small-CapAsset Class Style
Value
Trading Data
- Previous Close$65.30
- Year Range$60.84 - $85.94
- EMA (50)$68.49
- EMA (200)$75.02
- Average Volume$916.58
EWGSShare Price Chart
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EWGSPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF on Jan 30, 2012 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $29,161 for a total return of roughly 191.61%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
EWGSReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -7.79% | -6.91% |
| YTD | -17.83% | -14.21% |
| 6M | -21.01% | -12.68% |
| 1Y | -18.50% | -2.04% |
| 5Y | 6.90% | 11.97% |
| 10Y | 12.20% | 12.79% |
EWGSMonthly Returns Heatmap
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EWGSDividend History
iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF granted a 1.38% dividend yield in the last twelve months, as of May 18, 2022. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.90 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.85 | $1.07 | $1.78 | $0.72 | $0.77 | $0.50 | $0.73 | $0.54 | $0.62 |
Dividend yield | 1.38% | 1.13% | 1.14% | 1.81% | 3.85% | 1.21% | 2.02% | 1.34% | 2.20% | 1.50% | 2.37% |
EWGSDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
EWGSWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap 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 Germany Small-Cap ETF is 45.54%, recorded on Mar 19, 2020. It took 170 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -45.54% | Jan 29, 2018 | 536 | Mar 19, 2020 | 170 | Nov 19, 2020 | 706 |
| -29.2% | Sep 3, 2021 | 174 | May 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -22.96% | 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 |
| -11.82% | Jun 9, 2016 | 13 | Jun 27, 2016 | 33 | Aug 12, 2016 | 46 |
| -11.73% | Sep 8, 2016 | 61 | Dec 2, 2016 | 53 | Feb 21, 2017 | 114 |
| -8.67% | Jun 15, 2021 | 24 | Jul 19, 2021 | 32 | Sep 1, 2021 | 56 |
| -8.21% | Jun 19, 2013 | 4 | Jun 24, 2013 | 22 | Jul 26, 2013 | 26 |
| -8.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | 27 | Mar 25, 2021 | 21 | Apr 26, 2021 | 48 |
| -7.95% | Feb 20, 2013 | 38 | Apr 18, 2013 | 14 | May 8, 2013 | 52 |
EWGSVolatility Chart
Current iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF volatility is 41.36%. 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 Germany Small-Cap ETF
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