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IEUR vs. ENOR
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IEUR vs. ENOR

Last updated Aug 4, 2026
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IEUR (iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF) and ENOR (iShares MSCI Norway ETF) are both Europe Equities funds from iShares - IEUR tracks the MSCI Europe Investable Market Index while ENOR tracks the MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index. Both are passively managed. Over the past 10 years, IEUR returned 9.93%/yr vs 9.72%/yr for ENOR. Their 0.71 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. IEUR charges 0.09%/yr vs 0.53%/yr for ENOR.

Performance

IEUR vs. ENOR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR) and iShares MSCI Norway ETF (ENOR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, IEUR achieves a 10.73% return, which is significantly lower than ENOR's 26.15% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with IEUR having a 9.93% annualized return and ENOR not far behind at 9.72%.

IEUR

1D
0.42%
1M
1.50%
6M
5.01%
YTD
10.73%
1Y
23.97%
3Y*
17.31%
5Y*
8.96%
10Y*
9.93%
ALL TIME*
6.74%

ENOR

1D
-0.52%
1M
8.53%
6M
15.77%
YTD
26.15%
1Y
35.28%
3Y*
19.28%
5Y*
9.12%
10Y*
9.72%
ALL TIME*
5.68%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

PositionAvg. Volume Value (2W)Avg. Volume Value (1M)Avg. Volume Value (3M)

ENOR

iShares MSCI Norway ETF
$1.32M$1.91M$2.66M

IEUR

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF
$74.86M$57.66M$73.75M

IEUR vs. ENOR - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
IEUR
iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF		10.73%35.67%1.40%19.71%-15.90%16.71%5.31%24.95%-14.86%26.70%
ENOR
iShares MSCI Norway ETF		26.15%32.00%-2.29%4.80%-12.53%18.69%2.54%12.77%-8.50%21.98%

Correlation

The correlation between IEUR and ENOR is 0.41, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.

0.41

Correlation (3Y)
Balances recent behavior with more history.

0.56

Correlation (5Y)
Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.

0.65

Correlation (10Y)
Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.

0.70

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 12, 2014

0.71

Over the past year, the correlation between IEUR and ENOR has dropped to 0.41 - well below their long-term average of 0.71, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

IEUR vs. ENOR - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors
IEUR
ENOR

Financial Services

24.0%
23.6%

Industrials

19.2%
14.5%

Healthcare

12.7%

-

Technology

9.1%
3.5%

Consumer Defensive

8.2%
11.9%

Consumer Cyclical

6.7%
0.6%

Basic Materials

5.6%
8.9%

Energy

4.9%
30.1%

Utilities

4.3%
0.6%

Communication Services

3.3%
5.6%

Real Estate

1.5%
0.4%

Financial Services

IEUR
24.0%
ENOR
23.6%

Industrials

IEUR
19.2%
ENOR
14.5%

Healthcare

IEUR
12.7%
ENOR

-

Technology

IEUR
9.1%
ENOR
3.5%

Consumer Defensive

IEUR
8.2%
ENOR
11.9%

Consumer Cyclical

IEUR
6.7%
ENOR
0.6%

Basic Materials

IEUR
5.6%
ENOR
8.9%

Energy

IEUR
4.9%
ENOR
30.1%

Utilities

IEUR
4.3%
ENOR
0.6%

Communication Services

IEUR
3.3%
ENOR
5.6%

Real Estate

IEUR
1.5%
ENOR
0.4%

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iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

iShares MSCI Norway ETF

Often compared with IEUR:
IEUR vs. VGKIEUR vs. IEVIEUR vs. FEZIEUR vs. IMEU.LIEUR vs. EZUIEUR vs. VOOIEUR vs. EFA
Often compared with ENOR:
ENOR vs. NORWENOR vs. EDENENOR vs. QATENOR vs. EIRLENOR vs. CN1G.DEENOR vs. NATENOR vs. VOO

Return for Risk

IEUR vs. ENOR — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.
IEUR
IEUR Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
IEUR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6464
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IEUR Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
IEUR Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
IEUR Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
IEUR Martin Ratio Rank: 6262
Martin Ratio Rank
ENOR
ENOR Risk / Return Rank: 7373
Overall Rank
ENOR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ENOR Sortino Ratio Rank: 8181
Sortino Ratio Rank
ENOR Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
ENOR Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
ENOR Martin Ratio Rank: 6161
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

IEUR vs. ENOR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR) and iShares MSCI Norway ETF (ENOR). 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.

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.

IEURENORDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility
1.53
1.96

-0.43

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk
2.22
2.76

-0.54

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.33

-0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.00

2.43

-0.43

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

7.69

7.57

+0.12

IEUR vs. ENOR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current IEUR Sharpe Ratio is 1.53, which is comparable to the ENOR Sharpe Ratio of 1.96. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of IEUR and ENOR, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

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Drawdowns

IEUR vs. ENOR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IEUR drawdown since its inception was -36.96%, smaller than the maximum ENOR drawdown of -55.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IEUR and ENOR.

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Drawdown Indicators

IEURENORDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-36.96%

-55.35%

+18.39%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-12.04%

-14.56%

+2.52%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-14.25%

-15.84%

+1.59%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-32.75%

-32.65%

-0.10%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-36.96%

-54.21%

+17.25%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-0.08%

-4.71%

+4.63%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-8.13%

-16.48%

+8.35%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

3.12%

4.67%

-1.55%

Volatility

IEUR vs. ENOR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR) is 4.09%, while iShares MSCI Norway ETF (ENOR) has a volatility of 5.05%. This indicates that IEUR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ENOR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

IEURENORDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

4.09%

5.05%

-0.96%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

13.68%

14.52%

-0.84%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

15.78%

18.13%

-2.35%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

17.81%

22.13%

-4.32%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

18.23%

23.74%

-5.51%

IEUR vs. ENOR - Expense Ratio Comparison

IEUR has a 0.09% expense ratio, which is lower than ENOR's 0.53% expense ratio.

Dividends

IEUR vs. ENOR - Dividend Comparison

IEUR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.11%, less than ENOR's 5.29% yield.

PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
ENOR
iShares MSCI Norway ETF		5.29%2.96%6.32%5.06%4.02%2.24%2.39%3.15%2.79%2.47%2.96%3.24%
IEUR
iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF		3.11%2.97%3.54%3.17%3.05%2.88%2.13%3.26%3.76%2.64%3.19%2.79%

Frequently Asked Questions

IEUR and ENOR have a correlation of 0.41, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

ENOR has higher volatility (5.05%) compared to IEUR (4.09%). In terms of maximum drawdown, IEUR dropped -36.96% vs ENOR's -55.35%.

On 10-year performance, IEUR leads with 9.93% vs 9.72% for ENOR. On fees, IEUR is cheaper at 0.09% per year. On volatility, IEUR has been the lower-risk option at 4.09%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Over the 10-year period, IEUR has performed better with a 9.93% return vs 9.72%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

IEUR is cheaper with a 0.09% expense ratio, compared with 0.53% for ENOR.

ENOR has the higher dividend yield at 5.29%, compared with 3.11% for IEUR.

IEUR tracks MSCI Europe Investable Market Index, while ENOR tracks MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index. Their fees differ too: 0.09% for IEUR and 0.53% for ENOR.

ENOR currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.96 vs 1.53), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.

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