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EWS vs. EWH
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Key characteristics


EWSEWH
YTD Return16.98%6.34%
1Y Return23.25%7.98%
3Y Return (Ann)1.09%-6.58%
5Y Return (Ann)1.68%-3.14%
10Y Return (Ann)1.99%1.47%
Sharpe Ratio1.860.45
Sortino Ratio2.590.79
Omega Ratio1.331.10
Calmar Ratio1.380.25
Martin Ratio10.071.18
Ulcer Index2.68%8.98%
Daily Std Dev14.23%23.41%
Max Drawdown-75.20%-66.43%
Current Drawdown-4.24%-27.77%

Correlation

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The correlation between EWS and EWH is 0.61, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Performance

EWS vs. EWH - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, EWS achieves a 16.98% return, which is significantly higher than EWH's 6.34% return. Over the past 10 years, EWS has outperformed EWH with an annualized return of 1.99%, while EWH has yielded a comparatively lower 1.47% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
13.28%
8.65%
EWS
EWH

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EWS vs. EWH - Expense Ratio Comparison

EWS has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is higher than EWH's 0.49% expense ratio.


EWS
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF
Expense ratio chart for EWS: current value at 0.50% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.50%
Expense ratio chart for EWH: current value at 0.49% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.49%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

EWS vs. EWH - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) and iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


EWS
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for EWS, currently valued at 1.86, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.001.86
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for EWS, currently valued at 2.59, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.002.59
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for EWS, currently valued at 1.33, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.33
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for EWS, currently valued at 1.38, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.001.38
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for EWS, currently valued at 10.07, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0010.07
EWH
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for EWH, currently valued at 0.45, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.45
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for EWH, currently valued at 0.79, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.000.79
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for EWH, currently valued at 1.10, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.10
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for EWH, currently valued at 0.25, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.0020.000.25
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for EWH, currently valued at 1.18, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.001.18

EWS vs. EWH - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current EWS Sharpe Ratio is 1.86, which is higher than the EWH Sharpe Ratio of 0.45. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of EWS and EWH, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
1.86
0.45
EWS
EWH

Dividends

EWS vs. EWH - Dividend Comparison

EWS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.12%, less than EWH's 4.32% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
EWS
iShares MSCI Singapore ETF
4.12%6.50%2.56%6.00%2.68%4.70%4.21%3.46%3.96%4.20%3.35%3.77%
EWH
iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF
4.32%4.28%2.91%2.78%2.56%2.71%2.93%4.35%3.08%2.63%3.52%2.96%

Drawdowns

EWS vs. EWH - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EWS drawdown since its inception was -75.20%, which is greater than EWH's maximum drawdown of -66.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EWS and EWH. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-4.24%
-27.77%
EWS
EWH

Volatility

EWS vs. EWH - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) is 2.62%, while iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH) has a volatility of 10.17%. This indicates that EWS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EWH based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.62%
10.17%
EWS
EWH