iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ)

NYSEARCA: EWZ · Real-Time Price · USD
29.55
+0.38 (1.30%)
Sep 5, 2025, 12:11 PM - Market open
1.30%
Assets$5.35B
Expense Ratio0.59%
PE Ratio8.91
Shares Out184.65M
Dividend (ttm)$1.61
Dividend Yield5.44%
Ex-Dividend DateJun 16, 2025
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Payout Ratio49.38%
Volume14,868,243
Open29.78
Previous Close29.17
Day's Range29.39 - 29.96
52-Week Low22.26
52-Week High30.53
Beta0.91
Holdings51
Inception DateJul 10, 2000

About EWZ

Fund Home Page

The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Brazil 25-50 index, a market-cap-weighted index of Brazilian firms covering the entire market-cap spectrum. EWZ was launched on Jul 10, 2000 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Equity
Category Latin America Stock
Region Latin America
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol EWZ
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked MSCI Brazil 25-50

Top 10 Holdings

56.86% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Nu Holdings Ltd.NU12.04%
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A.ITUB48.90%
Vale S.A.VALE38.80%
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PetrobrasPETR46.17%
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PetrobrasPETR35.50%
Banco Bradesco S.A.BBDC43.69%
B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, BalcãoB3SA33.25%
WEG S.A.WEGE33.02%
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESPSBSP32.79%
Ambev S.A.ABEV32.70%
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Dividends

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 16, 2025$0.51519Jun 20, 2025
Dec 17, 2024$1.09197Dec 20, 2024
Jun 11, 2024$0.91436Jun 17, 2024
Dec 20, 2023$1.22097Dec 27, 2023
Jun 7, 2023$0.75622Jun 13, 2023
Dec 13, 2022$2.02172Dec 19, 2022
Full Dividend History

Performance

EWZ had a total return of 7.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.72%.

News

Brazilian equities rebound, but XP Asset urges caution amid weakening signals

Brazilian stocks saw a strong recovery in August, going up 6% on the month according to the benchmark Ibovespa index. XP Asset's equity funds outperformed further, with returns between 8 and 9%.

Other symbols: EWZS
1 day ago - Invezz

Brazil's Markets and Politics Are Intertwined. Trump Is Key.

Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, goes on trial in his country, and U.S. President Donald Trump attempt to stop the trial with tariffs backfired. The markets are watching for new developments...

1 day ago - Barrons

Brazil unveils aid package for exporters hit by US tariffs

Brazil's government unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited aid package for companies hurt by steep U.S. tariffs, centered on credit lines for exporters and government purchases of products that face gre...

23 days ago - Reuters

Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: CAVA Slides On Sales Miss

CAVA shares plunged 22% after Q2 same-restaurant sales growth of 2.1% missed expectations, despite 20.3% revenue growth and solid new restaurant openings. Brazil announced $5.6 billion in aid to expor...

Other symbols: CAVA
23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Brazil As A Special Target Of President Trump's Tariff Hikes

Trump's new executive order sharply raises U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports, with an effective average tariff now at 32.7%, a unique case globally. The GDP impact for Brazil is likely a 0.4%–0.6% hit...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump raises tariffs on India, Canada, Brazil and others over stalled trade deals

The Trump administration implements sweeping tariffs while securing deals with key partners and maintaining temporary truces with Mexico and China.

Other symbols: INDAEWC
4 weeks ago - Fox Business

Trump's 50% Brazil coffee tariff expected to rejig trade, send more beans to China

The Trump administration's steep import tariff on Brazilian coffee looks set to reshuffle trade routes for beans from the world's top grower and exporter, benefiting China and incentivizing traders to...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

Brazilian companies react to Trump's tariffs with relief and doubt

Brazilian companies reacted with a mix of relief and doubt after the White House surprised them on Wednesday with a list of nearly 700 exceptions to the 50% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump imposed ...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

How Trump is justifying an executive order for 50% tariffs on Brazil

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to impose his threatened 50% tariffs on Brazil, setting a legal rationale that Brazil's policies and criminal prosecution of former President...

5 weeks ago - Fast Company

Trump order excludes aircraft, OJ, energy from Brazil tariffs

The U.S. excluded several of Brazil's major exports from the 50% tariff President Donald Trump signed into an executive order on Wednesday, including orange juice, some aircraft, wood pulp and energy ...

5 weeks ago - Reuters

The Big 3: TSM, EWZ, LULU

@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is a bull when it comes to TSMC (TSM). He sees the stock running up to $250 at the end of the week on expectations of a strong report, with ASML Holding (ASML) being the only ...

Other symbols: LULUTSM
7 weeks ago - Schwab Network

Brazil pledges retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. if Trump imposes 50% import taxes

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by ...

7 weeks ago - Fast Company

50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets

I recommend holding assets tracking major Brazilian indices despite new US tariffs, given heightened uncertainty and market volatility. Trump's 50% tariff on all Brazilian products will significantly ...

Other symbols: BRFBRZUBZQEWZSFBZFLBR
2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

How a 50% US tariff rate could affect Brazilian exports

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil starting August 1, which could have a sharp impact on South America's agricultural powerhouse.

2 months ago - Reuters

Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Goods From Brazil

President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, sharply escalating a dispute with Latin America's largest nation. Vinicius Andrade has more on "Bloomberg The Close.

2 months ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US coffee, orange juice prices could surge if Trump's Brazil tariffs stick

Around a third of the coffee consumed in the U.S. comes from Brazil.

2 months ago - Reuters

President Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs, bitcoin soars to $112,000

Morning Brief: Market Sunrise anchor Ramzan Karmali breaks down the latest international financial news. President Trump announced that Brazil will be hit with 50% tariffs for imports coming into the ...

2 months ago - Yahoo Finance

Trump Slaps Brazil With 50% Tariff While Criticizing Prosecution Of Former President

This is a developing story and will be updated.

2 months ago - Forbes

Pres. Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil starting August 1

CNBC's Megan Cassella joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest tariff news out of the Oval Office.

2 months ago - CNBC Television

Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil in retaliation for Bolsonaro trial, trade deficit

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will slap a 50% tariff on Brazil's imports.

2 months ago - CNBC

Final Trade: EWZ, BABA, KWEB, WMT

The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

Other symbols: KWEBWMTBABA
2 months ago - CNBC Television

EWZ: Why Brazilian Equities Stand Out In The Global Shift To Emerging Markets

I'm adopting a bullish stance on EWZ, supported by FX tailwinds, attractive valuations, and a potential stabilization of the Selic rate, despite ongoing fiscal and political risks. The recent rally in...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

EWZ: This Is Why Brazilian Stocks Are Rising Even With Interest Rates At 15%

Brazil's Central Bank hiked interest rates by 0.25% to 15%, reaching the highest level since 2006. Lula's expansionary fiscal policies clash with contractionary monetary efforts, fueling inflation. Po...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

EWZ: 2 Reasons Why I Don't Own This ETF

iShares MSCI Brazil ETF underperforms its top holdings due to index concentration and inclusion of underperforming stocks, making it less attractive long-term. Stock picking in Brazil offers better ri...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Brazil Is Good For A 7% Stable Yield And Some Upside As The USD Depreciates

Brazil's private domestic sector is supported by government deficit spending and private credit but faces a drain from the external sector. The stock market has been stagnant since 2009, but ETFs offe...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha