iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF (HEWU)
HEWU is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI United Kingdom 100% Hedged to USD Index. HEWU launched on Jun 29, 2015 and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US46435G8621
46435G862
Jun 29, 2015
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI United Kingdom 100% Hedged to USD Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
HEWU 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 Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom 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
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.95%
-1.87%
7.08%
25.28%
12.31%
11.41%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of HEWU, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.11% | 1.73% | -2.58% | 3.43% | -4.95% | 1.25% | 1.96% | -2.51% | 2.51% | -1.89% | 2.67% | ||
| 2022 | 2.93% | -0.94% | 2.68% | 0.46% | 2.55% | -4.85% | 3.12% | -1.67% | -5.44% | 4.46% | 7.45% | -1.35% | 8.97% |
| 2021 | -0.58% | 2.18% | 4.10% | 3.56% | 1.39% | 0.77% | -0.10% | 1.85% | -0.32% | 2.86% | -2.21% | 4.62% | 19.39% |
| 2020 | -3.88% | -7.76% | -14.96% | 4.59% | 4.03% | 1.35% | -5.26% | 0.81% | -0.91% | -5.14% | 13.20% | 2.74% | -13.19% |
| 2019 | 4.64% | 2.40% | 3.35% | 2.34% | -3.02% | 4.34% | 1.86% | -3.53% | 2.51% | -1.71% | 1.57% | 3.14% | 18.94% |
| 2018 | -1.53% | -3.55% | -1.72% | 6.55% | 2.94% | -0.52% | 2.14% | -3.20% | 0.96% | -4.19% | -1.26% | -4.53% | -8.16% |
| 2017 | 0.57% | 2.64% | 1.41% | -1.73% | 4.98% | -2.46% | 1.08% | 1.40% | -1.42% | 2.29% | -1.83% | 4.88% | 12.10% |
| 2016 | -1.77% | -1.30% | 2.92% | 2.38% | 0.44% | 4.84% | 2.30% | 1.80% | 1.69% | 0.59% | -2.28% | 5.13% | 17.72% |
| 2015 | 1.48% | -7.31% | -1.57% | 5.96% | -0.11% | -2.01% | -3.98% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF (HEWU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
| Period | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.39 | $1.02 | $0.58 | $1.03 | $0.50 | $0.07 | $3.93 | $0.66 |
Dividend yield | 1.57% | 4.33% | 2.81% | 4.24% | 2.36% | 0.28% | 17.38% | 2.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.60 | |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $1.02 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.58 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.03 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.50 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.07 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.35 | $3.93 |
| 2015 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
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 Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom 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 Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF was 33.10%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 403 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.1% | Jan 21, 2020 | 39 | Mar 16, 2020 | 403 | Nov 1, 2021 | 442 |
| -16.98% | Jul 17, 2015 | 76 | Feb 11, 2016 | 44 | Jul 1, 2016 | 120 |
| -14.27% | May 23, 2018 | 144 | Dec 24, 2018 | 72 | Apr 18, 2019 | 216 |
| -10.07% | Jan 16, 2018 | 44 | Mar 23, 2018 | 31 | May 9, 2018 | 75 |
| -9.29% | Jun 8, 2022 | 88 | Oct 12, 2022 | 31 | Nov 25, 2022 | 119 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF volatility is 2.81%, 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.