iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU)

NYSEARCA: EWU · Real-Time Price · USD
39.62
-0.80 (-1.98%)
At close: Jun 16, 2025, 4:00 PM
39.76
+0.14 (0.35%)
After-hours: Jun 16, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
-1.98%
Assets $3.13B
Expense Ratio 0.50%
PE Ratio 18.07
Shares Out 76.70M
Dividend (ttm) $1.41
Dividend Yield 3.56%
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 17, 2024
Payout Ratio 63.02%
1-Year Return +13.49%
Volume 1,572,103
Open 39.87
Previous Close 40.42
Day's Range 39.62 - 39.99
52-Week Low 32.76
52-Week High 40.78
Beta 0.70
Holdings 83
Inception Date Mar 12, 1996

About EWU

Fund Home Page

The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI United Kingdom index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of British companies. It covers the top 85% of British companies by market cap. EWU was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Equity
Category Miscellaneous Region
Region Europe
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol EWU
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked MSCI United Kingdom

Top 10 Holdings

48.49% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
AstraZeneca PLC AZN 8.29%
Shell plc SHEL 7.66%
HSBC Holdings plc HSBA 7.45%
Unilever PLC ULVR 5.64%
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc RR 3.59%
RELX PLC REL 3.50%
British American Tobacco p.l.c. BATS 3.46%
GSK plc GSK 3.03%
BP p.l.c. BP 3.01%
BAE Systems plc BA 2.84%
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Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 17, 2024 $0.72649 Dec 20, 2024
Jun 11, 2024 $0.68307 Jun 17, 2024
Dec 20, 2023 $0.74705 Dec 27, 2023
Jun 7, 2023 $0.62239 Jun 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2022 $0.47043 Dec 19, 2022
Jun 9, 2022 $0.58035 Jun 15, 2022
Full Dividend History

News

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.

5 days ago - CNBC International TV

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

5 days ago - CNBC International TV

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.

6 days ago - CNBC International TV

Europe Is Pricier This Summer. Its Stocks Aren't.

So far this year international stocks are handily beating their U.S. counterparts. They still have room to run.

7 days ago - Barrons

EWU: UK Stocks Soaring In 2025, Decade-Plus Highs In Sight

EWU has outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, driven by strong momentum, reasonable valuation, and high shareholder yield. Despite rising global valuations, EWU remains attractive with a low P/E of 13.5, ...

12 days ago - Seeking Alpha

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...

20 days ago - Fast Company

French Inflation Declines, Opening Door to ECB Rate Cut

Consumer prices were 0.6% higher on year in May, cooling more than expected and likely clearing the way for an expected ECB rate cut next month.

20 days ago - WSJ

European stocks edge higher after Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU

European shares traded in positive territory on Monday.

21 days ago - CNBC

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...

21 days ago - Reuters

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...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

ECB Is Poised for Seventh Rate Cut. Why It's Easing Faster than the Fed.

The European Central Bank is expected to reduce its benchmark lending rate for the seventh time since it started lowering borrowing costs in June.

2 months ago - Barrons

European markets move higher as President Trump's tariff exemptions boost stocks

Sky News' Wilfred Frost joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' with the latest global markets report as well as details on his new docu-series premiering on next Sunday on MSNBC.

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Country ETFs Since 'Liberation Day'

Since President Trump's second term began with the Inauguration on January 20th, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) is down 16.5% compared to a 6.2% drop for the all world ex US ETF (CWI). It's early, but the rest...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Faced with U.S. tariffs, some in Europe want to draw closer to China. But that could come at a steep price for the continent's beleaguered economy.

For Europe, doubling down on its relationship with China could come at a steep price—including the loss of its storied auto industry.

2 months ago - WSJ

Country ETF Dividends

Topping the list and outperforming in that span have been emerging market countries like Brazil and India, which are both up well over 6.5%. International ETFs don't only have momentum on their side, ...

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Deutsche Bank's Deepak Puri talks investing in Europe

Deepak Puri, Deutsche Bank Private Bank CIO, and Kristina Hooper, Invesco chief global market strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.

3 months ago - CNBC Television

European stocks will continue outperforming U.S.: Porta Advisors

Beat Wittmann, chairman and partner at Porta Advisors, discusses the outlook for global equity markets.

3 months ago - CNBC International TV

U.K. Equities − A Haven For Income And Value

The UK economy has steadily recovered from the Covid-19 contraction, with a projected growth rate of nearly 2% in 2025. The FTSE 100 offers attractive dividend yields, with many companies providing yi...

Other symbols: EWUSFKUFLGB
3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

EWU: The Bank of England Cuts Rates To Support Growth, Downplays Inflation

The Bank of England cut the Bank Rate by 25 bps to 4.5%, signaling a dovish stance amid subdued economic growth and temporary inflation pressures. Despite weak GDP growth and mixed inflation signals, ...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

After Brexit Came Regrexit - What's Next?

Absolute Return Partners is a London-based investment advisory business. Founded by Niels Jensen in 2002, it focuses on providing bespoke alternative investment solutions to institutional investors.

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

EWU: I Have Little Interest In British Equities In 2025

Evaluating iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF as an investment option at its current market price. Previously held EWU but turned cautious in mid-2024 due to anticipated headwinds, favoring the S&P 500 f...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

EWU: The U.K. Is Among The Cheapest Markets In The World

I have a buy rating on EWU due to its low valuation, high dividend yield, and favorable equity risk premium in the UK market. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF offers targeted exposure to large- and mid...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S., European Stocks Rise Despite Looming Risks

Investors in US stocks are clearly focusing on positive catalysts such as the potential for significant deregulation under the incoming Trump administration. We also saw stocks in Europe ignore fears ...

6 months ago - Seeking Alpha

European stocks should narrow U.S. valuation gap in new macro environment, strategist says

David Groman, global equity strategist at Citi, weighs in on the outlook for European stocks.

Other symbols: EURLEWUSEZU
8 months ago - CNBC International TV

Rate Cut Optimism Is Not Enough To Turn European Economy Around

Despite hopes for a post-pandemic resurgence and cooling inflation, the European economy is now bracing for stagflation as regional economies show signs of a slowdown.

8 months ago - Benzinga