Compare EWT vs. FLTW ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 27, 2026 - May 26, 2026)
EWT
+16.92%
FLTW
+16.38%
051015%Apr 27May 4May 11May 18May 260
Comparison analysis

iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT) and Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (FLTW) belong to the EM Large & Mid Cap industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with EWT using the Optimized sampling approach and FLTW applying the Full replication model. Both EWT and FLTW distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 2.76% and 1.55% respectively. Both funds invest in the same top 3 sectors: Information Technology, Financials and Industrials. EWT’s top underlying securities are TWN SEMICONT MAN (21.67%), DELTA ELECTRONIC (4.77%) and HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY (3.95%). FLTW’s top underlying securities are TWN SEMICONT MAN (20.34%), DELTA ELECTRONIC (6.84%) and HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY (5.71%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.59%, EWT is more expensive than FLTW, with 0.19%. EWT has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$496M vs. +$20M for FLTW.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +2.53bps (EWT) and +8.76bps (FLTW). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of EWT and FLTW, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

EWT
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Taiwanese Equities
ISIN
US46434G7723
FLTW
Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Taiwanese Equities
ISIN
US35473P6869
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$102.04
$98.29
 
AuM
-
-
 
TER
0.59%
0.19%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The iShares MSCI Thailand ETF seeks to track the investment results of a broad-based index composed of Thai equities.
Seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the FTSE Taiwan Capped Index. FTSE Taiwan Capped Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of Taiwan large and mid capitalization stocks.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+16.92%
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+16.38%
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3 months
+33.97%
+31.71%
 
1 year
+98.63%
+107.78%
 
3 years
+165.05%
+179.58%
 
5 years
+145.58%
+161.04%
 
Month to date
+14.87%
+17.36%
 
Quarter to date
+44.75%
+50.46%
 
Year to date
+60.56%
+60.87%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
Volatility
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
84
128
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
TWN SEMICONT MAN
DELTA ELECTRONIC
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
MEDIATEK INC
ASE INDUSTRIAL HLDG CO
ELITE MATL
ACCTON
CTBC FINANCIAL HOLDING CO LTD
UNIMICRON TECH
AVC
QUANTA
FUBON FIN HLDG
TAISHIN FHC
CATHAY FINANCIAL HOLDING
UNITED MICRO
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TWN SEMICONT MAN
DELTA ELECTRONIC
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
MEDIATEK INC
ASE INDUSTRIAL HLDG CO
CTBC FINANCIAL HOLDING CO LTD
ELITE MATL
ACCTON
QUANTA
FUBON FIN HLDG
AVC
UNITED MICRO
CATHAY FINANCIAL HOLDING
UNIMICRON TECH
CHROMA ATE INC
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+224.59bps
Worst
-344.30bps
Best
-10.26bps
Worst
-46.26bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
+0.32bps
Worst
-431.21bps
Avg
-0.10bps
Worst
-12.76bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
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Frequently asked questions about EWT and FLTW

How did EWT and FLTW perform in 2026?

As of yesterday, EWT has delivered a year-to-date performance of 60.56%, while FLTW has returned 60.87%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: EWT or FLTW?

As of yesterday, EWT has recorded -€190M in net flows YTD, compared to +€1.09B for FLTW since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: EWT or FLTW?

As of yesterday, EWT reported a 1-year volatility of 23.24%, whereas FLTW registered volatility 25.25% over the same period.

How do EWT and FLTW differ in sector exposure?

As of yesterday, EWT is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 68.68%, Financials, weight 15.88% and Industrials, weight 5.29%. The top sectors in FLTW feature Information Technology, weight 73.07%, Financials, weight 15.30% and Industrials, weight 3.35%.

How do EWT and FLTW differ in geographic exposure?

As of yesterday, EWT has its largest country exposures in Taiwan, weight 97.12% and Cayman Islands, weight 3.27%. The top countries in FLTW feature Taiwan, weight 97.97% and Cayman Islands, weight 2.03%.

How do EWT and FLTW differ in terms of holdings?

As of yesterday, EWT include TWN SEMICONT MAN, weight 21.67%, DELTA ELECTRONIC, weight 4.77% and HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY, weight 3.95%. The top positions in FLTW feature TWN SEMICONT MAN, weight 20.34%, DELTA ELECTRONIC, weight 6.84% and HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY, weight 5.71%.

Is EWT or FLTW more diversified?

As of yesterday, EWT holds 84 securities, with 53.37% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. FLTW, by comparison, includes 128 holdings and has 58.48% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: EWT or FLTW?

As of yesterday, EWT has a trailing 12-month yield of 2.76%, while FLTW offers 1.55%.

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