- ISIN
- US4642866085
- CUSIP
- 464286608
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Jul 25, 2000
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Europe Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI EMU
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $10B
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Performance
EZU Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. EZU is currently trading at $69 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EZU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,619.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU) has returned 10.13% so far this year and 24.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EZU has returned 11.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF
- 1D
- 0.06%
- 1M
- 3.80%
- YTD
- 10.13%
- 6M
- 10.35%
- 1Y
- 24.75%
- 3Y*
- 19.35%
- 5Y*
- 10.11%
- 10Y*
- 11.31%
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%
EZU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, EZU's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, EZU closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.99% | 2.88% | -8.66% | 6.35% | 3.24% | 2.64% | 10.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.14% | 3.60% | 1.64% | 4.64% | 5.87% | 2.90% | -2.32% | 3.00% | 3.56% | 0.37% | 0.79% | 3.28% | 40.00% |
| 2024 | -0.59% | 4.01% | 4.10% | -3.53% | 5.60% | -4.21% | 1.20% | 3.97% | 1.67% | -5.61% | -2.92% | -0.71% | 2.23% |
| 2023 | 12.32% | -1.71% | 3.44% | 3.19% | -5.14% | 5.86% | 2.44% | -4.50% | -5.78% | -2.70% | 11.07% | 4.69% | 23.44% |
| 2022 | -3.33% | -7.39% | -1.39% | -7.30% | 4.34% | -11.15% | 4.98% | -7.42% | -9.48% | 10.10% | 15.14% | -2.20% | -17.25% |
| 2021 | -1.75% | 3.39% | 3.68% | 4.65% | 4.38% | -1.77% | 1.01% | 1.97% | -5.33% | 4.57% | -5.41% | 4.50% | 13.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.08%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2001.
- This ETF participated in 117.49% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 111.71% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.07 and R2 of 0.68, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.08%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 111.71%
- Downside Capture
- 117.49%
Expense Ratio
EZU has an expense ratio of 0.51%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EZU ranks 41 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 Eurozone ETF (EZU) 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.
| EZU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.60 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.90 | 2.78 | -0.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.90 | 12.44 | -5.54 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF provided a 2.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.83 | $1.37 | $1.21 | $1.10 | $1.20 | $0.94 | $1.19 | $1.22 | $0.83 | $1.06 | $0.76 |
Dividend yield | 2.65% | 2.85% | 2.90% | 2.56% | 2.79% | 2.46% | 2.13% | 2.84% | 3.47% | 1.91% | 3.07% | 2.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Eurozone 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 | $1.23 | $1.23 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $1.83 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $1.37 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.93 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $1.10 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $1.20 |
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 Eurozone 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 Eurozone ETF was 65.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2229 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.32%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 10mo | 10y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2018 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -50.73%Oct 2002 | 1y 9mo | 2y 2mo | 3y 11moJan 2001 - Dec 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.37%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 19d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -36.11%Sep 2022 | 1y 24d | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2006 correction2006 | -15.08%Jun 2006 | 1mo 3d | 3mo 17d | 4mo 20dMay 2006 - Sep 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EZU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.32% | -56.78% | -8.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.06% | -9.10% | -3.96% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.02% | -18.90% | +3.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.11% | -25.43% | -10.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.37% | -33.92% | -7.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.20% | -10.71% | -8.49% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.59% | 2.03% | +1.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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