iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF (EWUS)
| Assets | $41.47M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 14.35 |
| Shares Out | 1,000,000 |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 52.42% |
| Volume | 1,447 |
| Open | 41.83 |
| Previous Close | 41.63 |
| Day's Range | 41.79 - 41.91 |
| 52-Week Low | 30.63 |
| 52-Week High | 41.91 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| Holdings | 211 |
| Inception Date | Jan 25, 2012 |
About EWUS
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF (EWUS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap index, a market-cap-weighted index of small-cap United Kingdom companies. EWUS was launched on Jan 25, 2012 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
18.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Weir Group PLC | WEIR | 2.31% |
| Diploma PLC | DPLM | 2.27% |
| St. James's Place plc | STJ | 2.16% |
| Endeavour Mining plc | EDV | 1.85% |
| IMI plc | IMI | 1.76% |
| ICG plc | ICG | 1.73% |
| Beazley plc | BEZ | 1.71% |
| Rightmove plc | RMV | 1.62% |
| Games Workshop Group PLC | GAW | 1.53% |
| Howden Joinery Group Plc | HWDN | 1.44% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.67886 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.84836 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.42516 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.63751 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.36264 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.19158 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
EWUS had a total return of 15.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.41%.
News
U.K. Consumer Sentiment Falls Back
The mood of British consumers dampened a little this month, with expectations of a slowing economy and the potential for tax increases later this year threatening an even greater downturn.
September BoE: A Pause Amidst "Prominent" Upside Inflation Risks
The Bank of England held its Bank Rate at 4.00% in September, reflecting a more unified and cautious stance amid persistent inflation risks. MPC members overwhelmingly supported maintaining rates and ...
UK August CPI: Stable Inflation Confirms A BoE Pause Tomorrow
UK inflation remained stable in August, with headline and core CPI readings aligning with expectations and showing only modest shifts in goods and services. Energy and food prices continue to exert up...
July UK CPI: Inflation Heats Up, But The BoE May Look Through The Noise
UK July CPI surprised to the upside, driven by volatile components like energy and airfares, but underlying inflation pressures remain nuanced. Core and services inflation are still firm, but much of ...
June BoE: The Bank of England Pauses To Digest Weakening Growth And Employment Data
The Bank of England paused rate cuts at 4.25%, reflecting caution amid weakening UK growth and labor market data. Recent inflation data aligns with BoE forecasts, but risks remain two-sided.
UK CPI April: A Hot, Services Inflation Surprise
UK inflation surged in April, driven by higher utility bills and holiday travel, with CPI rising 1.2% MoM and 3.5% YoY, exceeding expectations. Core inflation also accelerated, highlighting persistent...
May BoE Decision: Progress On Inflation Allows Another BoE Cut
The Bank of England cut its Bank Rate by 25 bps to 4.25%, reflecting a cautious approach amid inflation concerns and slowing growth. The decision was highly contested, with members divided between a l...
February U.K. CPI: Cool February Inflation Counters The January Flare Up
February's UK CPI inflation data came in below expectations, with headline CPI at 2.8% YoY and core CPI at 3.5% YoY. Energy and food prices contributed to inflation, but energy remains deflationary Yo...
EWUS: I Wouldn't Bet On British Small Caps This Year
Evaluating iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF as an investment theme under current market conditions, focusing on small-cap U.K. stocks. EWUS has underperformed compared to the S&P 500, despite...
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...
EWUS Has Its Flaws, But Not A Bad Bet
iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small-Cap ETF, which focuses on small caps from the UK, suffers from a few structural deficiencies versus the more popular large-cap and mid-cap-oriented EWU. EWUS has outp...
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UK equities are cheap and aggregate, says strategist
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Why The Bank Of England Won't Diverge From The Fed For Long
The Bank of England may have got a head-start on the Federal Reserve, but the tone from UK policymakers is still much more cautious. We think the Bank will be more confident in the inflation outlook a...
Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming
With services inflation still elevated, the Bank of England is treading more carefully towards lower interest rates than the Federal Reserve. That suggests the committee will vote for no change this m...
U.K. Update: Life Under Labour
Labour's manifesto is largely fiscally neutral with total net policy measures amounting to approximately £0.5bn GBP, and higher spending offset by increased taxation.
U.K. Flash PMI Signals Further Economic Slowdown At End Of Second Quarter, Price Rises Intensify
Flash PMI survey data for June signalled a slowing in the pace of economic growth, indicating that GDP will have risen in the second quarter at less than half the 0.6% pace recorded by the Office for ...
Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer
The Bank of England kept rates on hold this month. Comments in the statement and minutes suggest officials are getting closer to cutting interest rates despite some recent unwelcome services inflation...
Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut
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U.K. Flash PMI Signals Sustained Economic Recovery, Price Pressures Fall To Lowest In Over 3 Years
UK Flash PMI survey data for May signalled a further expansion of business activity halfway through the second quarter, suggesting the economy continues to recover from the mild recession seen late la...
U.K. Equities Climb To All-Time Highs As Sunak Faces General Election Wipeout
Broad measures of UK equity performance like the FTSE UK RIC Capped Net Tax Index have posted record levels in the wake of local elections.
U.K. Economy Surges Back Into Growth In The First Quarter
The UK economy powered out of its technical recession in the first quarter, judging by the initial GDP figures released today. Real wage growth is positive, and is likely to become even more so as the...
Bank Of England: Dovish May Dance Opens Door To Summer Rate Cut
Despite holding steady on rates, the BoE keeps the door open to cutting rates faster than some may expect. Two of the nine MPC members advocated for a rate cut in contrast to only one member who said ...
The FTSE 100's Record Highs: Bubble Or New Bull Market?
Having begun the year at just over 7,700, the index has staged a dramatic advance into new territory, breaching the mythical 8,000 barrier in mid-April.
Bank Of England Set To Cut Rates Before The Fed As Officials Turn Dovish
Bank Of England Set To Cut Rates Before The Fed As Officials Turn Dovish
The Bank Of England's Road To Rate Cuts
We think a June rate cut is growing more likely but is far from guaranteed. Much hinges on April's services inflation data which we think could come in above Bank of England forecasts and tempt the co...
Flash PMI Shows Strong End To First Quarter For U.K. Economy, But Inflation Still Looks Sticky
Flash PMI Shows Strong End To First Quarter For U.K. Economy, But Inflation Still Looks Sticky
Bank of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold
The Bank of England has been careful not to endorse the idea of a near-term rate cut in its latest policy statement.
U.K. Inflation Set To Fall Below 2% By May After Latest Data
February's inflation data showed further progress across the board, and the prospect of sharp falls in energy bills in April and July suggests headline CPI will be below 2% from May and for much of 20...
U.K. Spring Budget Statement: Play It Again, Jeremy
In a move aimed at offering voters a pre-election giveaway, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cut national insurance contributions by 2 percentage points in his spring budget. He had previously cut national i...
U.K. Chancellor Has Limited Space For Tax Cuts As Market Rates Move Higher
The UK government reportedly wants to introduce sweeping tax cuts in the Spring Budget on 6 March. But the reappraisal of Bank of England rate cuts in financial markets means the money available for g...
Bank Of England: Rate Cuts Coming Into Sight
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) vote in favor of keeping the Bank of England (BoE) policy rate at 5.25%.
U.K. PMIs Point To Brighter Growth Outlook But Stubborn Inflation
Unlike the eurozone, the UK's service sector is picking up steam. The issue for the Bank of England is that inflation is also proving sticky, and the PMI highlights the disruption in the Red Sea.
U.K. Economy Starts 2024 On Stronger Footing, But Red Sea Shipping Delays Drive Prices Higher
UK business activity growth accelerated for a third straight month in January, according to early PMI survey data, marking a promising start to the year. Inflation is indicated to remain stubbornly hi...
EWU Vs. EWUS: In The U.K., We Find Small Caps Much More Compelling
While UK stocks are currently valued lower than their U.S. counterparts, a closer examination reveals concerns such as stagnant financial and energy companies with limited growth potential. In contras...
FTSE 100 Valuation And Forecast For 2024
In 2022, the FTSE 100 beat just about every other index on the planet simply by not losing money, 2023 was even better thanks to a strong Santa rally. The FTSE 100 grows by 12.8% in 2024, leaving it a...
U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Picks Up Amid Stubborn Services Price Rises
After an unexpected pick-up in UK inflation, the market may be getting ahead of itself by pricing a May rate cut. Services inflation is likely to remain stubborn in the near term, while much depends o...
Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economy Ending 2023 On A More Positive Note
UK economy shows resilience, suggesting GDP stagnated over Q4 2021. Flash PMI data indicates increased output, but manufacturing sector continues to decline.
Bank of England To Push Back Against Rising Tide Of Rate Cut Expectations
Markets are pricing three rate cuts in 2024 and we doubt the Bank will be too happy about that. Expect policymakers to reiterate that rates need to stay restrictive for some time.
Limited Room For Tax Changes As U.K. Chancellor Gets Set To Unveil Autumn Statement
The UK chancellor can look forward to a little extra wiggle room when it comes to meeting his fiscal goals, as the impact of higher inflation on tax revenues offsets the effect of higher debt interest...
Good News For The Bank of England As Services Inflation Falls Further Than Expected
Services inflation has undershot the Bank of England's forecast for October, and that all but rules out any more tightening this year. We expect services inflation to fall back to the 3.5-4% area next...
U.K. Headed For Stagnation As Rate Hikes Start To Bite
Higher savings rates have so far helped offset only modest increases in average mortgage rates. That's set to change through 2024, and this means higher interest rates will act as a growing drag on UK...
Bank Of England Keeps Policy Steady But Pushes Back Against Rate Cut Expectations
The Bank of England has kept rates on hold for a second consecutive meeting, and barring some major unpleasant surprises, it's fair to say the tightening cycle is over. Beneath the surface, we detect ...
Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economic Downturn Extending Into Fourth Quarter
The UK economy continued to skirt with recession in October, as the increased cost of living, higher interest rates and falling exports were widely blamed on a third month of lower output. UK business...
Markets Are Right To Rethink The Bank Of England As Rates Reach A Peak
Investors have significantly reappraised the Bank of England outlook over recent weeks, and we think rate hikes have now finished. Rate cuts are likely to be a story for next summer.
There's More To U.K. Equities Than Value Stocks
The UK is a famously - or infamously, depending on the prevailing style - value-driven market. Over five years, the FTSE UK Growth index beats its value equivalent by 27% to 10.1%.
U.K. Inflation Looks To Have Finally Broken
While the Bank of England (BoE) kept the “sufficiently restrictive for sufficiently long” language in its latest statement, we believe the end of the U.K. interest rate hiking cycle is here. Inflation...
Flash PMI Signals Deepening U.K. Economic Downturn In September
The disappointing PMI survey results for September mean a recession is looking increasingly likely in the UK. UK business activity slumped in September, with output across manufacturing and services c...