EPU — iShares MSCI Peru ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #94 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EPU Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EPU 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.
EPU Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EPU'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 EPU?
See what a lump sum in EPU 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 Peru ETF (EPU) operates within the Single Country - Emerging category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 22 funds. Issued by iShares, the fund has accumulated assets under management of $524 million while trading at a price of $84.84. It holds an overall rank of #94 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 71.1 out of 100. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.59% and offers a dividend yield of 2.04%. The current asset size and price level reflect the fund's position relative to its peers in the emerging markets single-country space. These metrics collectively define the fund's cost structure and income profile for investors seeking exposure to Peru.
Recent price action shows a decline of 0.74% over the last day and a 2.63% drop over the past week. Over the last month, the fund recovered to post a 1.73% gain, followed by a stronger 7.00% return over the three-month period. A six-month view reveals a contraction of 4.63%, contrasting with a significant year-to-date increase of 18.61%. The one-year return stands at 74.55%, while the three-year annualized return reaches 188.81%. This pattern indicates a divergence between short-term volatility and substantial long-term appreciation. The data suggests a trend where recent weekly losses are offset by robust multi-year performance gains.
The fund is assigned a Very High volatility label and exhibits a beta of 1.13, indicating price movements that are more sensitive than the broader market. Despite this elevated volatility, the Sharpe ratio of 2.18 suggests the fund has generated strong risk-adjusted returns over the measured period. The maximum drawdown recorded is -20.85%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline experienced by the fund. This combination of high beta and significant drawdown potential implies substantial price swings in both directions. However, the high Sharpe ratio indicates that the magnitude of returns has historically compensated for the increased risk taken. Investors should expect significant fluctuations in value alongside the potential for high returns.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EPU Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CREDICORP LTD. | 23.38% | $124M |
| 2 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION | 23.32% | $124M |
| 3 | Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. | 4.59% | $24M |
| 4 | HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC | 4.01% | $21M |
| 5 | Pan American Silver Corp. | 3.15% | $17M |
| 6 | Intercorp Financial Services Inc. | 3.05% | $16M |
| 7 | Volcan Compania Minera S.A.A. | 2.93% | $16M |
| 8 | Parque Arauco S.A. | 2.88% | $15M |
| 9 | MMG Limited | 2.74% | $15M |
| 10 | Interconexion Electrica S.A. E.S.P. | 2.68% | $14M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 72.7% 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 EPU's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EPU
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EPU's top 10 — SIL overlaps most, holding 2 of the same companies as EPU's top 10 (7.7% of EPU's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EPU Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIL | Global X Silver Miners ETF | 2 | 7.7% | Pan American Silver Corp., Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. |
| COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | 1 | 23.3% | SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION |
| GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | 1 | 3.1% | Pan American Silver Corp. |
| RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 1 | 3.1% | Pan American Silver Corp. |
| ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | 1 | 2.9% | 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 EPU's Fees Cost You
EPU 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.
EPU Dividend Income Estimator
EPU currently yields 2.04%. 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.
EPU Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 73K/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 $524M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EPU 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.
EPU Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.74% |
| 1-Week | -2.63% |
| 1-Month | +1.73% |
| 3-Month | +7.00% |
| 6-Month | -4.63% |
| YTD | +18.61% |
| 1-Year | +74.55% |
| 3-Year | +188.81% |
How EPU 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 |