EWQ — iShares MSCI France ETF
Single Country - Developed Ranked #390 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EWQ Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EWQ 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.
EWQ Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EWQ'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 EWQ?
See what a lump sum in EWQ 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 France ETF (EWQ) operates within the Single Country - Developed category, where ETFValuer tracks a total of 18 funds. Issued by iShares, the fund currently holds $381 million in assets under management and trades at a price of $45.51. It carries an overall rank of #390 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, receiving an ETFValuer grade of D with a score of 47.6 out of 100. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.5% and offers a dividend yield of 1.30%. The combination of a mid-tier rank and moderate asset size suggests a specific level of investor adoption relative to the broader universe of tracked funds. These metrics collectively define the fund's current standing and cost structure for potential investors.
Recent price action shows a decline of 0.37% over the last day and a slight dip of 0.02% over the past week. Over the last month, the fund has gained 0.75%, followed by a stronger 3.80% increase over three months. The six-month return stands at 0.97%, while year-to-date performance is recorded at 2.84%. Longer-term data indicates a significant acceleration, with a one-year return of 9.42% and a three-year return of 31.46%. This pattern illustrates a divergence where short-term fluctuations have been muted compared to the substantial gains accumulated over the three-year horizon.
The fund is assigned a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 0.88, indicating price movements that are generally less sensitive than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.26 reflects the risk-adjusted return profile achieved during the measured period. The maximum drawdown recorded for the fund is -15.16%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline observed. This combination of a beta below 1.0 and a moderate volatility classification suggests the fund has experienced less severe swings than the market average. However, the negative drawdown figure confirms that the fund has still faced notable periods of decline despite its lower beta.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EWQ Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOTALENERGIES SE | 7.99% | $31M |
| 2 | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE | 7.90% | $30M |
| 3 | LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE | 6.24% | $24M |
| 4 | SAFRAN SA | 5.80% | $22M |
| 5 | Airbus SE | 5.69% | $22M |
| 6 | L'AIR LIQUIDE SOCIETE ANONYME POUR L'ETUDE ET L'EXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE SA | 5.49% | $21M |
| 7 | BNP PARIBAS SA | 4.97% | $19M |
| 8 | L'OREAL SA | 4.86% | $19M |
| 9 | SANOFI SA | 4.41% | $17M |
| 10 | AXA SA | 3.54% | $14M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 56.9% 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 EWQ's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EWQ
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EWQ's top 10 — EZU overlaps most, holding 3 of the same companies as EWQ's top 10 (22.1% of EWQ's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EWQ Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | 3 | 22.1% | TOTALENERGIES SE, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE, LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE |
| FEZ | State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | 3 | 22.1% | TOTALENERGIES SE, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SE, LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON SE |
| EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 1 | 8.0% | TOTALENERGIES SE |
| IDV | iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 1 | 8.0% | TOTALENERGIES SE |
| SCHY | Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | 1 | 8.0% | TOTALENERGIES SE |
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: 4.61% (as of 2026-07-28) — 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): 18.21 (as of 2026-07-28) — 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 EWQ's Fees Cost You
EWQ charges an expense ratio of 0.50% 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.
EWQ Dividend Income Estimator
EWQ currently yields 1.30%. 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.
EWQ Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.02% and average daily volume is 343K/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 $381M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EWQ 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.
EWQ Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.37% |
| 1-Week | -0.02% |
| 1-Month | +0.75% |
| 3-Month | +3.80% |
| 6-Month | +0.97% |
| YTD | +2.84% |
| 1-Year | +9.42% |
| 3-Year | +31.46% |
How EWQ Compares to Other Single Country - Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | B+ |
EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | +28.64% | 0.5% | $5.96B |
| #22 | B+ |
EWP | iShares MSCI Spain ETF | +36.70% | 0.5% | $1.89B |
| #38 | B+ |
DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | +47.45% | 0.48% | $7.08B |
| #54 | B |
FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | +25.65% | 0.09% | $3.79B |
| #61 | B |
BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | +24.10% | 0.19% | $17.6B |
| #62 | B |
EWU | iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | +23.44% | 0.5% | $3.67B |
| #84 | B |
HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | +43.03% | 0.49% | $725M |
| #87 | B |
EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | +25.48% | 0.49% | $22.3B |
| #110 | B |
EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | +24.16% | 0.5% | $922M |
| #112 | B |
EWI | iShares MSCI Italy ETF | +27.26% | 0.5% | $796M |
| #199 | C |
EWN | iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | +27.86% | 0.5% | $559M |
| #215 | C |
EWL | iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF | +17.98% | 0.5% | $1.97B |
| #264 | C |
EIS | iShares MSCI Israel ETF | +23.76% | 0.59% | $898M |
| #365 | C |
EWD | iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | +15.97% | 0.51% | $285M |
| #385 | D |
EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | +14.51% | 0.5% | $1.45B |
| #388 | D |
EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | +2.67% | 0.49% | $1.58B |
| #390 | D |
EWQ | iShares MSCI France ETF | +9.42% | 0.5% | $381M |
| #396 | D |
EWH | iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF | +13.99% | 0.5% | $1.13B |