- ISIN
- US4642868222
- CUSIP
- 464286822
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Mar 12, 1996
- Region
- Latin America (Mexico)
- Category
- Latin America Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Mexico IMI 25/50 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
EWW Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW) is up 11.2% since the beginning of the year. EWW is currently trading at $76 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EWW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,884.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (EWW) has returned 11.18% so far this year and 35.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EWW has returned 7.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
- 1D
- -1.77%
- 1M
- -0.88%
- YTD
- 11.18%
- 6M
- 10.19%
- 1Y
- 35.19%
- 3Y*
- 11.06%
- 5Y*
- 13.50%
- 10Y*
- 7.64%
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%
EWW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 1996, EWW's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Mar 1999 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -35.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, EWW closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 1997 at -17.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.35% | 7.75% | -7.05% | 1.61% | 2.60% | -1.72% | 11.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.61% | 3.14% | 0.87% | 11.79% | 5.62% | 2.47% | -0.69% | 2.99% | 10.12% | -2.46% | 2.84% | 3.27% | 53.65% |
| 2024 | -1.75% | -2.13% | 6.24% | -5.53% | -0.89% | -12.05% | -0.16% | -6.16% | 1.26% | -3.33% | -3.18% | -3.91% | -28.22% |
| 2023 | 16.58% | -0.02% | 3.28% | 2.27% | -1.69% | 4.66% | 4.58% | -5.18% | -5.56% | -5.89% | 15.40% | 8.92% | 40.32% |
| 2022 | -4.05% | 3.69% | 9.20% | -10.08% | 5.34% | -9.17% | 0.45% | -5.45% | -0.05% | 14.33% | 6.58% | -6.38% | 1.24% |
| 2021 | -6.51% | 1.17% | 7.80% | 3.72% | 5.83% | 0.54% | 2.15% | 4.26% | -5.58% | 0.19% | -6.29% | 13.22% | 20.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.71%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.44 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 1996.
- This ETF captured 116.80% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.05% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.44 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
- 2.71%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.44
- Upside Capture
- 116.80%
- Downside Capture
- 113.05%
Expense Ratio
EWW has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EWW ranks 50 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 Mexico ETF (EWW) 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.
| EWW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.53 | 2.78 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.96 | 12.44 | -3.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF provided a 3.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.47 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.47 | $2.41 | $2.06 | $1.49 | $1.80 | $1.04 | $0.62 | $1.32 | $0.95 | $1.09 | $0.78 | $1.16 |
Dividend yield | 3.25% | 3.48% | 4.39% | 2.19% | 3.64% | 2.06% | 1.43% | 2.92% | 2.30% | 2.22% | 1.77% | 2.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Mexico 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 | $1.14 | $1.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $2.41 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $2.06 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $1.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $1.80 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.04 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Mexico 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 Mexico ETF was 64.94%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 441 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Mexico ETF drawdown is 5.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.94%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 5moJul 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -62.19%Mar 2020 | 6y 11mo | 3y 1mo | 10y 29dApr 2013 - May 2023 |
1998 bear market1998 | -58.52%Sep 1998 | 10mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moOct 1997 - Dec 1999 |
2003 bear market2003 | -40.85%Feb 2003 | 2y 11mo | 11mo 12d | 3y 10moMar 2000 - Jan 2004 |
2024 bear market2024 | -31.17%Dec 2024 | 8mo 25d | 8mo 19d | 1y 5moApr 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EWW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.94% | -56.78% | -8.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.98% | -9.10% | -4.88% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.17% | -18.90% | -12.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.17% | -25.43% | -5.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -53.62% | -33.92% | -19.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.11% | -1.80% | -3.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.50% | -10.71% | -7.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.94% | 2.03% | +1.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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