iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS)
EWS is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Singapore Index. EWS launched on Mar 12, 1996 and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US4642866739 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46434G780 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Region | Developed Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Asia Pacific Equities |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Singapore Index |
| Home Page | www.ishares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
EWS features an expense ratio of 0.50%, 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 Singapore 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 Singapore ETF had a return of 16.98% year-to-date (YTD) and 23.25% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, iShares MSCI Singapore ETF had an annualized return of 1.99%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.92%, indicating that iShares MSCI Singapore ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 16.98% | 19.77% |
| 1 month | -2.01% | -0.67% |
| 6 months | 13.28% | 10.27% |
| 1 year | 23.25% | 31.07% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.68% | 13.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.99% | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EWS, 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 | -5.24% | 0.39% | 3.20% | 2.45% | 3.99% | -0.04% | 3.28% | 4.03% | 7.37% | -3.57% | 16.98% | ||
| 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% |
| 2020 | -5.18% | -4.63% | -20.52% | 6.74% | -1.51% | 4.08% | -0.75% | 2.31% | -1.78% | -3.69% | 17.30% | 3.29% | -8.47% |
| 2019 | 6.61% | -0.38% | 1.11% | 5.94% | -9.15% | 10.24% | -2.15% | -5.50% | 1.58% | 4.78% | -0.95% | 3.12% | 14.54% |
| 2018 | 6.13% | -3.02% | -0.07% | 4.46% | -5.13% | -7.43% | 1.79% | -2.54% | 1.98% | -8.36% | 3.10% | -1.69% | -11.34% |
| 2017 | 9.23% | 2.53% | 2.20% | 0.75% | 3.09% | 0.79% | 5.21% | -0.36% | -1.33% | 4.50% | 3.56% | 0.50% | 34.78% |
| 2016 | -8.66% | 3.30% | 11.96% | 0.09% | -4.14% | 4.95% | 0.46% | -3.02% | 2.55% | -4.70% | 1.69% | -2.24% | 0.69% |
| 2015 | -2.37% | 0.39% | -0.16% | 6.88% | -5.85% | -1.03% | -4.22% | -12.13% | -3.88% | 9.34% | -5.49% | 0.24% | -18.32% |
| 2014 | -7.21% | 3.68% | 3.08% | 4.21% | 1.84% | -1.08% | 3.99% | -0.71% | -4.44% | -0.53% | 1.06% | -0.55% | 2.69% |
| 2013 | 0.58% | -0.80% | 2.20% | 3.44% | -6.30% | -3.69% | 4.18% | -6.94% | 7.66% | 3.45% | -1.67% | -1.04% | 0.01% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EWS is 54, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF provided a 4.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.89 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.89 | $1.21 | $0.48 | $1.28 | $0.58 | $1.13 | $0.93 | $0.90 | $0.79 | $0.86 | $0.88 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 4.12% | 6.50% | 2.56% | 6.00% | 2.68% | 4.70% | 4.21% | 3.46% | 3.96% | 4.20% | 3.35% | 3.77% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.58 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $1.13 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.93 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.90 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.79 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.86 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.88 |
| 2013 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.99 |
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 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 75.20%, occurring on Sep 3, 1998. Recovery took 2049 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Singapore ETF drawdown is 4.24%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -75.2% | Mar 27, 1996 | 616 | Sep 3, 1998 | 2049 | Oct 26, 2006 | 2665 |
| -63.8% | Oct 15, 2007 | 352 | Mar 9, 2009 | 419 | Nov 3, 2010 | 771 |
| -40.84% | Jan 25, 2018 | 543 | Mar 23, 2020 | 1125 | Sep 11, 2024 | 1668 |
| -32.51% | Jul 25, 2014 | 375 | Jan 20, 2016 | 448 | Oct 27, 2017 | 823 |
| -26.06% | Aug 2, 2011 | 44 | Oct 3, 2011 | 302 | Dec 14, 2012 | 346 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares MSCI Singapore ETF volatility is 2.62%, 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.