iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
| Assets | $1.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 20.13 |
| Shares Out | 57.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 60.28% |
| Volume | 2,883,225 |
| Open | 27.40 |
| Previous Close | 27.37 |
| Day's Range | 27.37 - 27.56 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.51 |
| 52-Week High | 27.57 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 55 |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
About EWA
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Australia index, a market-cap-weighted index of Australian stocks. EWA was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
62.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | CBA | 13.88% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 10.69% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | WBC | 6.48% |
| National Australia Bank Limited | NAB | 6.45% |
| ANZ Group Holdings Limited | ANZ | 5.32% |
| Wesfarmers Limited | WES | 5.05% |
| CSL Limited | CSL | 5.01% |
| Macquarie Group Limited | MQG | 3.97% |
| Goodman Group | GMG | 3.37% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 2.38% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.39734 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.41646 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.46864 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.4883 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.41678 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.43016 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
EWA had a total return of 9.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.48%.
News
Cautious RBA in No Rush to Cut Rates Further
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Australian Inflation Indicator Jumps, Backing RBA Caution on Rate Cuts
Australia's monthly inflation indicator jumped to its highest level in a year in July, affirming the Reserve Bank of Australia's cautious approach to cutting interest rates over recent months.
EWA: Australia Lagging Its EAFE Peers, Chart Issues Too
iShares MSCI Australia ETF has underperformed the EAFE Index due to heavy Materials sector exposure and ongoing industrial metals volatility. Valuation is a concern, with EWA trading at a premium P/E ...
Australian job ads fall 1% in July, ANZ-Indeed data shows
Australian job advertisements fell in July, dragged down by the education and retail sectors, but that only partly offset the rise in the previous month and suggested the labour market is easing gradu...
Australian Inflation Continued to Cool in Second Quarter
Inflation continued to ease in the second quarter, raising bets that the Australian central bank will deliver a rate cut next month.
Australia's second-quarter inflation drops to lowest since March 2021, supporting case for rate cut
Australia's second-quarter inflation drops to lowest since March 2021, supporting case for rate cut
APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices
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EWA: I'm Bullish On Australian Economy As We Move Deeper Into 2025
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EWA: Like Bull Case For Australia, As Country Stays Out Of President Trump's Crosshairs
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EWA: Downshifting Australia To Neutral Heading Into 2025 (Rating Downgrade)
Australian stocks have done well in 2024, although they have not kept pace with the S&P 500. I see some positives "down under", including a rising labor force participation rate and growing wages. How...
Australian Futures Gain After Rise in U.S. Markets
Australian shares are poised to rise on Wednesday, with futures showing a nearly 0.2% gain.
Australia, A Tech Hub? Crikey!
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China Outperforms The Rest Of The World
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Australia Equity - What Is A Lower Dividend Yield Telling Us?
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EWA: Growth Outlook Not Bright In Australia
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EWA: The Case For Australia Grows
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EWA: Anemic Growth And Inflation Challenges Warrant Caution
EWA offers exposure to Australian large- and mid-caps, with a tilt toward financials and materials, resulting in a more comfortable P/E than that of the S&P 500. The issue is that Australia's economic...
Australia: GDP Growth Slows Further
First quarter 2024 GDP growth slowed to just 0.1% QoQ. This brings the annual growth rate down from 1.5% to 1.1%.
EWA: Not Ready To Hop Down Under Just Yet
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Australian Employment Surges In February
February's employment showed a large rise, driven by a hefty increase in full-time jobs and a sharp fall in the unemployment rate to 3.7%.
EWA: I See Some Value 'Down Under' In 2024 (Rating Upgrade)
I am upgrading my outlook on the iShares MSCI Australia ETF to "buy" for a number of reasons. Gains in US markets are becoming increasingly concentrated in a few stocks, leading me to look for opportu...
EWA: Don't Want The Banks
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What's The Argument For Looking Outside The U.S. In 2024?
US equities have been dominated by a handful of stocks, highlighting the need for diversification. US stocks and bonds have been positively correlated, making it challenging to hedge equity risks.
Australia: 3Q23 GDP Growth Softens
Weaker GDP growth in Australia may indicate that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is done hiking rates. Trade data suggests that the GDP growth figure for Q3 2023 will not meet expectations.
EWA: Extended Monetary Tightening Looms Large In Australia
Australian stocks have underperformed this year. Unlike its developed market peers, however, Australia's rate hike cycle is far from over. Ahead of a challenging year ahead, market pricing seems far t...
Australian Economic Growth Moderates Due To Tighter Monetary Policy
Australian economic growth momentum has softened during 2023 due to the cumulative impact of monetary policy tightening since May 2022. The Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index for Oct...
Australia Inflation: Too High To Ignore
Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) surprises with higher-than-expected inflation, potentially leading to a restart of the Reserve Bank of Australia's hiking cycle. RBA projections for inflation may...
Australia: Inflation Back On The Rise
While this is mostly down to less helpful base effects, international energy prices and excise duty hikes, it is not safe to conclude that the RBA rate cycle has peaked. At 5.2% YoY, the August inflat...
Australia: GDP Holding Up Better Than Expected
2Q23 GDP was stronger than expected, and revisions to past data also show the economy has slowed less than was previously assumed. The quarter-on-quarter growth was also a bit stronger at 0.4% (ING f ...
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Australia: Rate Hike Forecast Is Hanging By A Thread
The headline inflation rate has now fallen below 5% which will encourage thoughts that the RBA tightening cycle has peaked. We did see the housing component rise by 1.3% over the previous month, up fr...
EWA ETF: Wait On The Sidelines
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Reserve Bank of Australia Takes Another Breather
Pausing for a second consecutive meeting, today's rate decision is in line with some better inflation data this month and means the Bank can respond to future data events with less fear of overdoing t...
EWA: Time To Head To Australia For High Yields
The iShares MSCI Australia ETF offers exposure to Australian stocks with high dividend yields, currently above 6%, making it a suitable addition for income-oriented investors. The Australian economy i...
EWA: I Was Wrong - Australia Continues To Be An Effective Diversifier (Rating Upgrade)
Australia, and EWA by extension, had long been a permanent fixture in my portfolio that had served me well. However, as 2023 got underway, I moved into what I thought were greener pastures. I surmised...
iShares MSCI Australia ETF: A Worthy Portfolio Addition
The iShares MSCI Australia ETF offers investors a low-cost vehicle to access Australian large and mid-cap equities. In addition to the income appeal, the ETF is poised to benefit from commodities-driv...
The Reasons Why Australia's Economy Is Slowing
Australia's economy is showing clear signs of slowing and will drop further in 2023. House price growth appears to be on the cusp of turning negative and provides a rationale for a peak cash rate at t...
EWA: I'm Giving Up On Australia As We Enter 2023
I used EWA as a relative hedge against U.S. equities this year. Generally, I was okay with the result, as it declined by less than the S&P 500. Despite a reasonable valuation and high dividend yield, ...
Flash PMIs Show Renewed Contraction Of Australian Economy In October, Japan's Service Sector Powers Growth
The latest flash PMI data showed that Australia's private sector economy shrank for the first time since the start of the year in October.
Australian Economy Under Pressure Amid Strong Inflation, But Signs Of Price Peak Appear
The release of the Australia flash PMI on the 24th of October will be eagerly awaited after recent PMI survey data, compiled by S&P Global, signalled that inflationary pressures remained a major risk ...
EWA Isn't The Best Way To Play Financials
There is a lot of financial exposure, particularly in banking, in the EWA. Some of it is full-service banking, which is somewhat more mixed but ultimately well positioned for volatility. The rest are ...
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