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iShares MSCI Germany ETF

Tracks the MSCI Germany Index, providing targeted exposure to large and mid-cap German equities. Concentrated in industrials, autos (SAP, Siemens, Allianz), and chemicals. Single-country European exposure with export-oriented economy sensitivity.

TER
0.50%
AUM
$3.2B
CAGR
6.5%
Volatility
23.8%
Max Drawdown
-64.2%
Data Range
1996-04 → 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-4.5%
Worst DD-64.2%
Worst date2003-03

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return5.7%
Best39.8%
Worst-28.2%
% positive68%
325 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US4642868206
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI Germany Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.50%
Assets Under Management
$3.2B approx.
Inception Date
1996-03-12
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
~60
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Who Is This ETF For?

General portfolio building block for the asset class it covers.

Key Risks to Consider

Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear 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: 2026-04-16