EWW
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
One of the oldest single-country ETFs (launched 1996 in the original WEBS series) and the dominant vehicle for Mexican equities. Full investable market with 25/50 caps, just 39 holdings — Banorte ~11%, FEMSA ~9%, Walmex ~4%.
EquityTER 0.50%Dist.
TER
0.50%
AUM
$2.4B
Holdings
~39
Data Range
— → —
Key Facts
ISIN
US4642868222
Issuer
BlackRock
Benchmark
MSCI Mexico IMI 25/50 Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.50%
Assets Under Management
$2.4B approx.
Inception Date
1996-03-12
Domicile
United States
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
~39
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: iShares (metadata); research profile — price series pendingLast verified: 2026-08-28
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💬 Frequently Asked Questions
One of the oldest single-country ETFs (launched 1996 in the original WEBS series) and the dominant vehicle for Mexican equities. Full investable market with 25/50 caps, just 39 holdings — Banorte ~11%, FEMSA ~9%, Walmex ~4%.
EWW has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.50%, which means you pay $50 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, EWW is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
EWW 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).
EWW uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the MSCI Mexico IMI 25/50 Index index directly.