- ISIN
- US4642866739
- CUSIP
- 46434G780
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Mar 12, 1996
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Singapore Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $926M
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Performance
EWS Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. EWS is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EWS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,653.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) has returned 10.24% so far this year and 23.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EWS has returned 8.40% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 2.91%
- YTD
- 10.24%
- 6M
- 10.76%
- 1Y
- 23.81%
- 3Y*
- 22.84%
- 5Y*
- 10.58%
- 10Y*
- 8.40%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
EWS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 1996, EWS's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.57%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.2 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +40.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, EWS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +17.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 8, 1998 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.54% | 1.99% | -1.91% | 2.69% | 1.76% | 2.84% | 10.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | 2.97% | 2.19% | 2.40% | 5.80% | 2.77% | 1.89% | 6.16% | 0.85% | 0.39% | -0.21% | -0.71% | 31.35% |
| 2024 | -5.24% | 0.40% | 3.20% | 2.45% | 3.99% | -0.04% | 3.28% | 4.03% | 7.37% | -3.57% | 6.41% | -1.36% | 22.10% |
| 2023 | 8.03% | -5.86% | 3.76% | 0.15% | -5.63% | 2.29% | 8.37% | -7.38% | -1.24% | -4.52% | 2.57% | 7.18% | 6.15% |
| 2022 | -1.40% | -0.47% | -0.71% | -6.29% | -2.30% | -5.98% | 5.88% | -2.99% | -5.78% | 0.82% | 11.42% | -1.07% | -9.80% |
| 2021 | 0.28% | 2.46% | 6.12% | 2.18% | 0.63% | -2.35% | 1.08% | -1.66% | -1.43% | 5.62% | -6.53% | -0.40% | 5.47% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.27%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.39 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 1996.
- This ETF participated in 109.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.39 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.27%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.39
- Upside Capture
- 89.68%
- Downside Capture
- 109.04%
Expense Ratio
EWS has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EWS ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| EWS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.53 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.06 | 2.78 | +0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.38 | 12.44 | -5.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF provided a 3.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.18 | $1.13 | $0.94 | $1.21 | $0.48 | $1.28 | $0.58 | $1.13 | $0.93 | $0.90 | $0.79 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 3.98% | 4.10% | 4.28% | 6.50% | 2.56% | 6.00% | 2.68% | 4.70% | 4.21% | 3.46% | 3.96% | 4.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Singapore 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.52 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $1.13 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.94 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.28 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Singapore 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 Singapore ETF was 75.13%, occurring on Sep 3, 1998. Recovery took 2057 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1998 bear market1998 | -75.13%Sep 1998 | 2y 5mo | 8y 2mo | 10y 7moApr 1996 - Nov 2006 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.80%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 7mo | 3y 20dOct 2007 - Nov 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.84%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 4y 5mo | 6y 7moJan 2018 - Sep 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -32.51%Jan 2016 | 1y 5mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 3moJul 2014 - Oct 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.06%Oct 2011 | 2mo 2d | 1y 2mo | 1y 4moAug 2011 - Dec 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EWS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.13% | -56.78% | -18.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.82% | -9.10% | +1.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.34% | -18.90% | +2.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.06% | -25.43% | -3.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.84% | -33.92% | -6.92% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.97% | -10.71% | -11.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.23% | 2.03% | +1.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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