iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM)
EWM is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Malaysia Index. EWM launched on Mar 12, 1996 and has a 0.49% expense ratio.
ETF Info
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Mar 12, 1996
Emerging Asia Pacific (Malaysia)
1x
MSCI Malaysia Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
EWM 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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia ETF had a return of -4.44% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.46% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF had an annualized return of -1.43%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.45%, indicating that iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
EWM
-4.44%
-1.26%
3.27%
15.46%
-0.12%
-1.43%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
2.85%
2.00%
8.88%
24.72%
12.77%
11.45%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EWM, 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 | -0.52% | 2.79% | 0.28% | 1.42% | 3.94% | -0.65% | 5.52% | 9.37% | 4.36% | -8.91% | -0.12% | 1.52% | 19.46% |
| 2023 | 4.12% | -8.58% | 1.98% | -1.80% | -5.74% | -0.72% | 9.70% | -3.96% | -2.32% | 0.19% | 2.96% | 1.81% | -3.61% |
| 2022 | -2.20% | 5.92% | -1.23% | -3.12% | -2.58% | -7.35% | 2.92% | -1.20% | -9.54% | 3.86% | 8.25% | 1.59% | -6.00% |
| 2021 | -6.08% | 0.55% | -0.37% | 2.58% | -1.44% | -3.84% | -3.33% | 7.49% | -4.52% | 3.55% | -5.22% | 3.94% | -7.40% |
| 2020 | -5.89% | -5.07% | -8.91% | 1.51% | 6.58% | 2.53% | 8.33% | -2.86% | -1.28% | -3.17% | 9.35% | 3.86% | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 3.33% | -0.65% | -2.03% | -0.77% | -0.30% | 2.18% | -2.83% | -3.36% | -0.25% | 0.97% | -2.06% | 4.68% | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 8.01% | -1.77% | 3.32% | -2.99% | -6.85% | -2.64% | 5.97% | -1.60% | -0.49% | -6.52% | -0.60% | 0.79% | -6.28% |
| 2017 | 4.06% | 0.96% | 3.36% | 3.97% | 0.66% | 0.48% | -0.06% | 0.79% | 1.41% | -0.71% | 1.87% | 5.32% | 24.25% |
| 2016 | 4.78% | -3.45% | 13.79% | -4.04% | -7.37% | 6.03% | -0.97% | -0.37% | -0.86% | -1.60% | -8.24% | 0.14% | -4.03% |
| 2015 | -3.78% | 4.63% | -2.06% | 2.41% | -5.66% | -4.46% | 0.33% | -16.13% | -2.75% | 3.83% | 3.01% | -0.32% | -20.59% |
| 2014 | -7.08% | 4.29% | 2.09% | 1.60% | 0.75% | 0.77% | -0.57% | 1.65% | -4.05% | -0.19% | -5.08% | -5.59% | -11.49% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EWM is 40, 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 Malaysia ETF (EWM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF provided a 3.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.81 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.81 | $0.81 | $0.74 | $0.68 | $1.62 | $0.55 | $0.83 | $1.14 | $1.84 | $1.68 | $11.62 | $2.17 |
Dividend yield | 3.47% | 3.32% | 3.47% | 2.99% | 6.48% | 1.89% | 2.91% | 3.84% | 5.58% | 5.97% | 37.55% | 4.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Malaysia 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.81 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.68 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $1.62 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.83 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.14 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.49 | $1.84 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $1.68 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.99 | $11.62 |
| 2014 | $1.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $2.17 |
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 Malaysia 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 Malaysia ETF was 89.19%, occurring on Oct 7, 1998. Recovery took 2264 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF drawdown is 27.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -89.19% | Feb 21, 1997 | 410 | Oct 7, 1998 | 2264 | Oct 10, 2007 | 2674 |
| -52.12% | Jan 15, 2008 | 199 | Oct 27, 2008 | 462 | Aug 27, 2010 | 661 |
| -50.3% | Aug 28, 2014 | 1399 | Mar 19, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -22.25% | Jul 8, 2011 | 61 | Oct 3, 2011 | 240 | Sep 14, 2012 | 301 |
| -16.12% | May 15, 2013 | 73 | Aug 27, 2013 | 182 | May 19, 2014 | 255 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Malaysia 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.