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ECH

iShares MSCI Chile ETF

Tracks the MSCI Chile IMI 25/50 Index. Concentrated in copper mining (SQM, Antofagasta) and financials (Banco de Chile, BCI). Highly sensitive to copper prices and Chilean peso. One of the few ways to access Chilean equities via US-listed ETF.

EquityTER 0.59%Dist.
TER
0.59%
AUM
$0.5B
CAGR
1.8%
Volatility
26.1%
Sharpe
-0.05
Max Drawdown
-68.2%
Data Range
2007-11 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-16.6%
Worst DD-68.2%
Worst date2020-03

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return0.3%
Best29.2%
Worst-20.8%
% positive52%
186 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US4642865251
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI Chile IMI 25/50 Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.59%
Assets Under Management
$0.5B approx.
Inception Date
2007-11-12
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~30

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 58.5% of the fund.

1
SQMSQM SA
12.00%
2
BSACBanco Santander Chile
8.00%
3
CHILEBanco de Chile
7.00%
4
CENCOSUDCencosud SA
6.00%
5
FALABELLAFalabella SA
5.50%
6
COPECEmpresas Copec
5.00%
7
ENEL-CLEnel Chile
4.50%
8
CCUCCU SA
4.00%
9
IAMInversiones Aguas
3.50%
10
CAPCAP SA
3.00%

Sector Breakdown

Financials
22%
Materials
18%
Utilities
14%
Consumer Staples
12%
Consumer Discretionary
10%
Energy
8%
Industrials
6%
Communication Services
5%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-05-12

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Who Is This ETF For?

Investors seeking growth exposure to emerging economies (China, India, Brazil, Taiwan, etc.).

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

Political and currency risk in emerging markets. Higher volatility than developed markets.

Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), BlackRock (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the MSCI Chile IMI 25/50 Index. Concentrated in copper mining (SQM, Antofagasta) and financials (Banco de Chile, BCI). Highly sensitive to copper prices and Chilean peso. One of the few ways to access Chilean equities via US-listed ETF.
ECH has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.59%, which means you pay $59 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, ECH is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
ECH is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
ECH uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the MSCI Chile IMI 25/50 Index index directly.