iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ)
| Assets | $415.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 17.69 |
| Shares Out | 9.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 47.98% |
| Volume | 107,675 |
| Open | 45.22 |
| Previous Close | 45.33 |
| Day's Range | 45.12 - 45.35 |
| 52-Week Low | 35.22 |
| 52-Week High | 45.41 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
About EWQ
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI France index, a market-cap-weighted index of French companies EWQ was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
57.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Société Européenne | MC | 8.07% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 7.33% |
| Airbus SE | AIR | 6.53% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 5.83% |
| Safran SA | SAF | 5.78% |
| L'Air Liquide S.A. | AI | 5.26% |
| Sanofi | SAN | 5.17% |
| EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme | EL | 4.97% |
| L'Oréal S.A. | OR | 4.75% |
| AXA SA | CS | 3.68% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.95434 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.27168 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.9146 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.2515 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.81735 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.12307 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
EWQ had a total return of 21.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.91%.
News
Deutsche Bank's Maximilian Uleer: Here's why the bull thesis for Europe holds
Maximilian Uleer, Deutsche Bank head of European equity and cross asset strategy, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss outlooks on European markets.
Why French Stocks Are Ignoring the Political Debacle
France is an underappreciated export powerhouse whose listed companies reap three-quarters of their sales beyond its borders. Of the top 10 names in the index, only BNP Paribas could be considered dom...
EWQ: French Prime Minister's Resignation Is Another Nail In The Economy
iShares MSCI France ETF faces significant risks due to France's political instability, economic stagnation, and government dysfunction. EWQ offers attractive valuation metrics, including a low P/E rat...
France looks 'ungovernable' and investors are wary, strategist says
John Plassard, partner and head of investment strategy at Cité Gestion, discusses the market ramifications of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation.
French Political Storm: What It Means For Bonds And The Euro
French bond yields have risen significantly against German bunds and are likely to stay elevated or potentially move higher. The European Central Bank still appears to be a reliable backstop against e...
Bar Is High for Another Rate Cut, Says ECB's Nagel
European Central Bank Governing Council Member Joachim Nagel says "the bar is high" to issue another interest rate cut. Speaking to Bloomberg TV's Lisa Abramowicz and Tom Keene, the Bundesbank preside...
EWQ: French Equities In A Global Context
EWQ offers attractive value, robust dividend yield, and global diversification via French companies with significant international revenue streams. Key sectors—luxury, aerospace, energy, and healthcar...
From Allies To Adversaries: EU Settles For 15% Tariffs
The new EU-US trade deal sets a 15% baseline tariff on most goods, averting a trade war but ending near-zero tariff norms. US markets highlight promised EU investments and energy purchases, while EU l...
ECB policymakers set high bar for Sept rate cut, sources say
European Central Bank policymakers are setting a high bar for an interest rate cut in September and they would need to see a significant deterioration in growth and inflation before backing further ea...
European shares rise on US-Japan trade deal, EU talks in focus
European shares climbed more than 1% on Wednesday, led by automobile stocks, after U.S. President Donald Trump revived hopes for a trade deal with the European Union following an agreement with Japan.
Donald Trump demands 15-20% tariffs on EU: report
Trade tensions between the United States and the European Union have intensified, as former President Donald Trump escalates demands for significantly higher tariffs in ongoing negotiations. With an A...
Trump pushes for 15-20% minimum tariffs on European Union: FT
Trump has escalated his demands on the EU following weeks of negotiations over a possible framework deal, the FT reported. Trump is particularly aggrieved by the EU's 198 billion euro ($231 billion) t...
Trump pushes for 15-20% minimum tariff on all EU goods, FT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% in any deal with the European Union, the Financial Times reported on Friday, adding that the administration is now looking at ...
Trump is threatening to ramp up the U.S. trade war with Europe, and costs to move products like cars, pharmaceutical products and airplane parts across the Atlantic are at stake
A new Trump tariff threat targets a bloc of 27 countries that add up to the largest U.S. trade partner.
Trump's 30% tariff letter leaves EU scrambling to bring U.S. on side
U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend said he would slap a 30% tariff on goods imported from the European Union from Aug. 1. EU leaders have said they are still aiming to come to an agreement w...
Trump announces significant 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin next month
President Trump imposes new 30% tariffs on Mexican and EU imports effective August 1, warning that any retaliatory measures will be matched and added to the base rate
Trump rounds out key tariff threats with letters to EU and Mexico
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and on Mexico, cementing a new high level of levies with key trading partners ahead of an Aug. 1 implementation.
Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs On EU And Mexico
President Donald Trump announced Saturday his administration is imposing 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, hiking up the tariff rate for two of the U.S.'s biggest trading part...
The U.S. will charge a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico effective Aug. 1, President Trump said in letters to the leaders of each trading partner, posted on Truth Social on Saturday morning
The U.S. will charge a 30% tariff on the European Union and Mexico effective Aug. 1, President Trump said in letters to the leaders of each trading partner, posted on Truth Social on Saturday morning.
Euro zone needs more ECB stimulus, policymaker Centeno tells paper
The euro zone economy is weak and needs "further stimulus" from the European Central Bank, ECB policymaker Mario Centeno said in an interview with the Italian daily La Stampa published on Sunday.
The lookahead: What next after U.S. strikes on Iran and Europe's 5% defense problem
This is your weekly lookahead at the key global events that could move markets and shape policy. NATO leaders meet in The Hague with Trump expected to ramp up pressure on Europe over defense spending.
More investor interest in Europe and Germany in particular: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe CEO Wolfgang Fink discusses the German economy and investor sentiment on the sidelines of the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference in Berlin.
There's more optimism in Europe, Goldman Sachs International Co-CEO says
Goldman Sachs International Co-CEO Anthony Gutman discusses client sentiment, capital markets activity and the outlook for the European economy and financials sector
See interesting case for Europe if they can get their act together: BNP Paribas AM
Carmine De Franco of BNP Paribas Asset Management believes European valuations are attractive compared to the U.S., with sector strength lying in health care and defense, instead of technology.
European markets rally after Trump delays tariffs
European shares kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, recouping the previous session's losses, as markets heaved a sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his threat to im...
European stocks recover after Trump delays EU tariffs in hopes of deal
European shares kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, recouping the previous session's losses, as markets heaved a sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed his threat to im...
EWQ: France Still Attractive, And The Chart Now Setting Up
European stocks, particularly French equities, are reasonably valued, with the iShares MSCI France ETF breaking out from a long consolidation phase. EWQ offers exposure to large- and mid-sized French ...
April ECB Decision: Inflation Progress Permits An ECB Cut
The ECB cut its policy rates, driven by positive inflation trends, marking the third straight quarter-point cut in 2025. The ECB's disinflation process is progressing well, with services inflation eas...
