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EWK ETF · iShares MSCI Belgium ETF
The EWK Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: MSCI Belgium IMI 25/50 Index. The EWK ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 40 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 7/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofEurope Blended Cap1M perf.+2.09%
Last price
$27.25
1M perf.
+2.93%
1M flows
+€48M
AuM
€140M
TER
0.49%
Rating
EWK
$27.25
Performance & flows
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EWK
$27.13
+11.62%
Europe Blended Cap
+9.65%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.93%  | +11.62%  | +24.38% | +63.68% | +39.98%  | +0.46% | +0.46% | +13.05% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
7/2/2026
$27.13
1D NAV change
+2.00%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
40
Inception date
3/12/1996
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Brazilian equities.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +11.62% | +24.38% | +63.68% | +39.98% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Belgium
84.47%
Netherlands
14.12%
Unavailable
0.74%
Other
0.67%
Sectors
Finance
28.10%
Healthcare
24.75%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
24.48%
Non-Energy Materials
7.12%
Industrials
6.04%
Utilities
2.68%
Consumer Cyclicals
1.82%
Technology
1.72%
Unavailable
0.74%
Other
2.54%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 40
Top 15 holdings
Data as of May 31, 2026
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication
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1-year trailing difference
As of June 30, 2026
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EWK
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of June 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1783
Total AuM
€5.56T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.283%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €774.54B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €163.74B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €134.68B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €131.33B |
IWDA | iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF | €123.85B |
Frequently asked questions about EWK
What does iShares MSCI Belgium ETF, EWK, invest in?
EWK is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Belgian Equities.
Which benchmark or index does EWK replicate?
EWK tracks the MSCI Belgium IMI 25/50 Net Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of EWK?
EWK carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.49%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was EWK launched?
EWK was introduced to the market on March 12, 1996. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of EWK?
iShares MSCI Belgium ETF, EWK, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of EWK?
EWK oversees €140M in assets as of July 2, 2026.
How has EWK performed lately?
Based on data from July 2, 2026, EWK returned 2.93% over the past month, 11.62% over the last three months and 13.05% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EWK?
As of July 2, 2026, EWK recorded net flows of +€48M over the last month and +€102M year-to-date.
Does EWK distribute dividends?
EWK follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 2, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.82%.
What are the main country or region exposures of EWK?
As of May 31, 2026, EWK has significant geographic allocations in Belgium and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does EWK invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, EWK focuses largely on Finance, Healthcare and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
How many securities does EWK hold and how diversified is it?
As of May 31, 2026, EWK holds 40 positions in its portfolio, with 77.81% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EWK?
As of May 31, 2026, EWK top three holdings include Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, argenx SE and UCB SA.
What is the base currency of EWK?
The base currency of EWK is USD.
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