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EWU

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF - USD (EWU) is an exchange-traded fund operated by BlackRock that seeks to provide investment results paralleling the performance of the MSCI United Kingdom Index. This index represents the performance of a broad UK equity market, encompassing a multitude of sectors and large- and mid-cap companies listed in the United Kingdom. The EWU invests a majority of its assets in securities that comprise this index. Key components typically include sectors such as Financials, Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy, among others. It offers exposure to an array of UK companies hence providing a panorama of the nation's economy. The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF - USD allows investors to gain access to the UK market, which is one of the largest and most developed economies globally. To that end, it may particularly serve those investors who seek engagement with the international equities markets but specifically desire investment exposure in the United Kingdom. In essence, EWU can be deemed as a viable tool for implementing various investment strategies, including country-specific investments, international diversification, or sector-based investing. However, a thorough analysis regarding allocation should be undertaken keeping in mind the investor's individual risk tolerance levels and investment objectives. Please note: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing in any securities involves risks, including the potential loss of principal. Investors are advised to consider their investment objectives and read the relevant product prospectus before investing.

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$47.16
+$0.46 (+0.99%) today
2:56 PM 07/24/26 Open
1D price range
$47.01$47.17
52W price range
$39.75$48.66
YTD Perf.
+8.20%
YTD Flows
Annualized volatility
Fund AuM
€3.52B
Share class AuM
€3.52B
TTM Yield
Tracking Error
Tracking Difference
ISIN
US46435G3341
TER
0.5%
Inception date
3/12/1996
Issuer
Benchmark
Replication method
Dividend policy
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PerformanceDec 31, 2025 - Jul 23, 2026
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Flows
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Data as of 06/30/26
Finance
26.55%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
15.39%
Healthcare
14.27%
Energy
12.27%
Industrials
9.31%
Non-Energy Materials
6.06%
Utilities
5.03%
Technology
3.69%
Unavailable
0.97%
Other
6.43%
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FAQ about EWU

EWU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap UK Equities.
EWU tracks the MSCI United Kingdom Net Total Return Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
EWU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.5%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
EWU was introduced to the market on March 12, 1996. It trades on Netherlands, among other exchanges
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF, EWU, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
EWU oversees €3.52B in assets as of July 23, 2026.
EWU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of July 23, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.20%.
As of June 30, 2026, EWU has significant geographic allocations in United Kingdom, Switzerland and Hong Kong.
As of June 30, 2026, EWU focuses largely on Finance, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Healthcare.
As of June 30, 2026, EWU holds 67 positions in its portfolio, with 65.11% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
As of June 30, 2026, EWU top three holdings include HSBC Holdings Plc, AstraZeneca PLC and Shell Plc.
The base currency of EWU is USD.
Data as of 06/30/26
HSBC Holdings Plc
10.54%
AstraZeneca PLC
9.13%
Shell Plc
7.06%
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
5.20%
Unilever Plc
4.24%
British American Tobacco plc
4.02%
GSK Plc
3.44%
Rio Tinto Plc
3.25%
BP Plc
3.14%
Barclays PLC
2.97%

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