EWS — iShares MSCI Singapore ETF

EWS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in EWS 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.

EWS Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: EWS'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.

Overview

The iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) is a Single Country - Developed fund issued by iShares that tracks 18 ETFs within its specific category. With an asset base of $922 million and a share price of $32.09, the fund demonstrates moderate investor adoption relative to its issuer's broader offerings. It holds an overall rank of #144 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, earning an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 67.3 out of 100. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.5% and offers a dividend yield of 2.00%, providing a specific income profile for holders. These metrics position the ETF as a mid-tier option within the developed single-country space, balancing cost and yield against its ranking. The combination of a $922 million AUM and a B grade suggests a stable but not dominant market presence among its peers.

Short-term returns show a consistent upward trajectory, with the fund gaining +0.66% over one day and +2.33% over one week. This momentum accelerated significantly over the month, delivering an 8.52% return, which continued to build through the quarter with a 13.51% gain. The six-month performance reached +14.34%, while year-to-date returns have climbed to +17.72%. Over the past year, the fund posted a +21.77% return, indicating sustained growth over the medium term. The long-term picture is particularly strong, with a three-year return of +84.33% highlighting substantial appreciation over the extended period. This pattern illustrates a clear acceleration from daily fluctuations to robust multi-year gains.

The fund carries a Moderate volatility label and a beta of 0.55, suggesting it moves less than the broader market during price swings. A Sharpe ratio of 1.07 indicates that the returns generated have been efficient relative to the risk taken during the measurement period. Despite the positive risk-adjusted returns, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -16.34%, reflecting the depth of losses during its worst period. This combination of a low beta and moderate volatility implies the fund may offer some downside protection compared to more aggressive assets. However, the significant drawdown figure shows that even with a beta below one, the fund is not immune to substantial temporary declines. The data collectively describes a fund that has delivered strong returns with manageable, though not negligible, risk exposure.

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EWS Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 80.6% 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 EWS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With EWS

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EWS's top 10 — EFAV overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as EWS's top 10 (24.0% of EWS's assets).

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.

EWS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.50% and average daily volume is 947K/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 $922M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: EWS 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.

EWS Performance History

How EWS Compares to Other Single Country - Developed ETFs