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iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF

Tracks the MSCI Switzerland 25/50 Index. Concentrated exposure to Swiss equities with top holdings in Nestlé, Novartis, Roche, and UBS. Quality defensive market.

TER
0.50%
AUM
$1.5B
CAGR
7.7%
Volatility
17.4%
Max Drawdown
-47.5%
Data Range
1996-03 → 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-4.9%
Worst DD-47.5%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return7.2%
Best28.1%
Worst-12.3%
% positive80%
326 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US4642867471
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI Switzerland 25/50 Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.50%
Assets Under Management
$1.5B approx.
Inception Date
1996-03-12
Domicile
US
Legal Structure
Open-End 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
~45

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 75.6% of the fund.

1
NESNNestlé SA
18.00%
2
NOVNNovartis AG
13.50%
3
ROGRoche Holding AG
12.50%
4
UBSGUBS Group AG
6.80%
5
ABBNABB Ltd.
5.50%
6
ZURNZurich Insurance Group
5.00%
7
CSGNHolcim AG
4.20%
8
LONNLonza Group AG
3.80%
9
SIKASika AG
3.30%
10
PGHNPartners Group Holding
3.00%

Sector Breakdown

Healthcare
33%
Consumer Staples
20%
Financials
19%
Industrials
12%
Materials
8%
Technology
4%
Communication Services
2%
Real Estate
2%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-14

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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), iShares (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-14