ECH — iShares MSCI Chile ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #277 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
ECH Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in ECH over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
ECH Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: ECH's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in ECH?
See what a lump sum in ECH would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares MSCI Chile ETF (ECH) operates within the Single Country - Emerging category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 22 funds. Issued by iShares, the fund manages $1.03 billion in assets and trades at a price of $39.08. It holds an overall rank of #277 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 58.5 out of 100. Investors face an annual expense ratio of 0.59% while the fund currently offers a dividend yield of 1.97%. The combination of a mid-tier rank and a moderate asset base suggests a specific level of adoption relative to the broader universe of tracked funds.
Recent price action shows a decline over the shortest horizons, with the fund down -0.41% over one day, -0.89% over one week, and -1.14% over one month. This short-term weakness extends to the year-to-date return of -1.67% and a six-month loss of -15.14%, indicating a period of negative momentum. However, the longer-term trajectory reverses this trend significantly, as the fund posted a one-year return of +31.31%. This positive momentum continues into the three-year period, which has delivered a cumulative return of +39.95%. The data illustrates a clear divergence where short-term declines contrast sharply with substantial gains over the one and three-year marks.
The fund carries a High volatility label and a beta of 1.03, indicating that its price movements tend to be slightly more pronounced than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.03 suggests that the returns generated over the measured period have been efficient relative to the risk taken. Despite this efficiency, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -23.16%, highlighting the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of high volatility and a deep drawdown implies that while the fund has delivered strong returns, it requires investors to withstand substantial price fluctuations. The beta above 1.00 further confirms that the fund amplifies market moves, contributing to the observed high volatility and drawdown figures.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
ECH Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. | 15.66% | $166M |
| 2 | Banco de Chile | 10.90% | $115M |
| 3 | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 10.89% | $115M |
| 4 | Parque Arauco S.A. | 4.80% | $51M |
| 5 | FALABELLA S.A. | 4.70% | $50M |
| 6 | Banco de Credito e Inversiones | 4.50% | $48M |
| 7 | Banco Santander-Chile | 4.23% | $45M |
| 8 | Enel Chile S.A. | 4.12% | $44M |
| 9 | Empresas Copec S.A. | 3.97% | $42M |
| 10 | Plaza S.A. | 3.67% | $39M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 67.4% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how ECH's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With ECH
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ECH's top 10 — LIT overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as ECH's top 10 (15.7% of ECH's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | ECH Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 1 | 15.7% | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. |
| EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | 1 | 4.8% | Parque Arauco S.A. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What ECH's Fees Cost You
ECH charges an expense ratio of 0.59% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
ECH Dividend Income Estimator
ECH currently yields 1.97%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
ECH Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 438K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.03B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: ECH is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
ECH Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.41% |
| 1-Week | -0.89% |
| 1-Month | -1.14% |
| 3-Month | -6.81% |
| 6-Month | -15.14% |
| YTD | -1.67% |
| 1-Year | +31.31% |
| 3-Year | +39.95% |
How ECH Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #65 | B |
EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | +65.35% | 0.59% | $11.2B |
| #71 | B |
FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +108.87% | 0.09% | $1.33B |
| #75 | B |
EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +111.52% | 0.59% | $24.5B |
| #94 | B |
EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | +74.55% | 0.59% | $524M |
| #186 | C |
EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | +28.77% | 0.59% | $679M |
| #214 | C |
EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | +39.82% | 0.59% | $9.07B |
| #219 | C |
GREK | Global X MSCI Greece ETF | +29.14% | 0.56% | $281M |
| #277 | C |
ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | +31.31% | 0.59% | $1.03B |
| #278 | C |
EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | +30.07% | 0.5% | $1.84B |
| #292 | C |
EWM | iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | +20.03% | 0.5% | $324M |
| #347 | C |
THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | +32.33% | 0.59% | $356M |
| #372 | C |
EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | +22.04% | 0.59% | $544M |
| #394 | D |
ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | +19.66% | 0.65% | $1.64B |
| #429 | D |
KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | +0.52% | 0.75% | $650M |
| #430 | D |
INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -8.22% | 0.61% | $6.87B |
| #433 | D |
MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -5.92% | 0.59% | $5.89B |
| #441 | F |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -6.06% | 0.73% | $4.52B |
| #442 | F |
GXC | State Street SPDR S&P China ETF | -1.98% | 0.59% | $435M |
| #446 | F |
VNM | VanEck Vietnam ETF | +0.88% | 0.66% | $565M |
| #448 | F |
INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | -10.16% | 0.65% | $558M |
| #455 | F |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -20.20% | 0.7% | $4.91B |
| #456 | F |
EIDO | iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF | -29.63% | 0.59% | $401M |