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iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

Tracks the MSCI United Kingdom Index. Dominated by Shell, AstraZeneca, HSBC, and Unilever. Above-average dividend yields. One of the oldest country ETFs (1996). Exposure to GBP/USD currency risk.

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EquityTER 0.50%Dist.
TER
0.50%
AUM
$3.5B
CAGR
6.2%
Volatility
17.1%
Sharpe
0.18
Max Drawdown
-59.9%
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-0.9%
Worst DD-59.9%
Worst date2009-02

Rolling Returns

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

Avg return4.7%
Best26.0%
Worst-16.8%
% positive67%
326 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US4642868479
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI United Kingdom Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.50%
Assets Under Management
$3.5B 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
~80

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 49.7% of the fund.

1
SHELShell PLC
9.80%
2
AZNAstraZeneca
8.80%
3
HSBAHSBC Holdings
5.80%
4
ULVRUnilever PLC
4.80%
5
BPBP PLC
4.20%
6
GSKGSK PLC
3.80%
7
RIORio Tinto
3.50%
8
LSEGLondon Stock Exchange
3.20%
9
DGEDiageo PLC
3.00%
10
BARCBarclays PLC
2.80%

Sector Breakdown

Financials
22%
Energy
14%
Healthcare
13%
Consumer Staples
12%
Industrials
10%
Materials
8%
Consumer Discretionary
6%
Communication Services
5%

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

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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: 2026-04-17

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the MSCI United Kingdom Index. Dominated by Shell, AstraZeneca, HSBC, and Unilever. Above-average dividend yields. One of the oldest country ETFs (1996). Exposure to GBP/USD currency risk.
EWU has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.50%, which means you pay $50 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, EWU is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
EWU 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).
EWU uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the MSCI United Kingdom Index index directly.