iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU)
| Assets | $9.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 17.63 |
| Shares Out | 138.50M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.57% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 45.36% |
| Volume | 581,190 |
| Open | 71.82 |
| Previous Close | 71.03 |
| Day's Range | 71.37 - 71.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 58.69 |
| 52-Week High | 71.82 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| Holdings | 226 |
| Inception Date | Jul 25, 2000 |
About EZU
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI EMU index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap companies from countries that use the euro. EZU was launched on Jul 25, 2000 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
29.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 8.44% |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | SIE | 2.95% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SAN | 2.68% |
| SAP SE | SAP | 2.60% |
| Allianz SE | ALV | 2.44% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.40% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 2.14% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | BBVA | 2.02% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 1.87% |
| Airbus SE | AIR | 1.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $1.23088 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.61007 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.21821 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.32627 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $1.04288 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.35127 | Dec 27, 2023 |
Performance
EZU had a total return of 25.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.01%.
News
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European shares rise nearly 1% as oil prices fall on US-Iran pause
European shares climbed nearly 1% on Monday as a pause in US-Iran hostilities over the weekend pushed oil prices lower. The move also improved risk appetite across financial markets.
European shares steady as tech weakness offsets US-Iran optimism
European shares ended little changed on Monday as losses in technology stocks, led by ASML, stifled a rally fuelled by easing U.S.-Iran tensions and a sharp drop in oil prices.
The U.S. will consider applying additional tariffs to goods from the European Union in response to fines the 27-nation bloc has levied against U.S. tech firms
The 27-nation bloc this week fined Google $1 billion for violating digital competition rules.
Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows
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Thursday's Final Takeaways: ECB Holds Interest Rates & Oil Rises
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ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
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ECB keeps rates on hold, leaves room for more hikes
The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room for more tightening in the coming months as a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy prices again.
European stocks edge lower amid US-Iran tensions
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European Energy Stocks Open Higher as Oil Rises on Escalating U.S.-Iran Attacks
European energy stocks opened higher as oil rose on concerns that escalating hostilities between Iran and the U.S. threatened energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Europe Inc heads into strongest earnings season in years, but AI gap persists
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Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethin amid ‘extremely volatile' outlook
The ECB hiked its key deposit rate by 25 basis points in June as energy prices spiked. Investors had written off a hike at next week's meeting, but higher oil prices have brought monetary policy back ...
EU drafts 'electrification' plan to curb oil and gas use, after Iran war disruption
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Trump Says Truce With Iran Is ‘Over' And Blasts European Allies At NATO Summit
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ECB gives eurozone banks four months to counter AI risks
The European Central Bank has given eurozone banks four months to develop plans aimed at countering artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber threats that could undermine confidence in the financial ...
ECB tells banks to draw up plans against AI attacks amid disruption fears
The European Central Bank on Tuesday gave euro zone banks four months to draw up plans to counter AI-enabled cyber threats that could undermine confidence in the financial system and disrupt payment...
ECB's Schnabel says Iran shock is not over
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European markets close higher as STOXX 600 hits record, FTSE posts weekly gains
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Stoxx 600 hits record high: BofA raises year-end target to 630
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Energy profits lift Europe earnings outlook
A jump in energy company profits is set to drive European blue-chip earnings growth in the second quarter, overshadowing far weaker gains across the rest of the market, forecasts showed on Thursday.
Goldman Sees Hyperscaler Spending as Continued Boost for Europe Stocks
Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, says the ramp up in spending by hyperscalers will continue to drive earnings growth in other sectors and regions, including Europe. ...
Eurozone Inflation Declines as Energy Shock Fades in Relief for ECB
Cooling energy prices helped push eurozone inflation lower in June, increasing the likelihood the European Central Bank will refrain from raising its key interest rate later this month.
European and U.S. equities post best quarter since 2020
Europe and Wall Street notch their best quarter since 2020 with tech and A.I. stocks leading the gains.
European stocks are poised to outdo their American peers. These catalysts explain why.
JPMorgan raises its year-end target for European stocks again. Panmure warns that high valuations imply negative returns for the U.S. in the next decade.
STOXX 600 opens flat as investors weigh US-Iran talks and ECB outlook
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Europe must rethink medicine pricing or risk losing investments, pharma lobby chief says
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Eastern and central European countries demand EU strengthens carbon fund for poorer members
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Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting crisis talks in France
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European leaders are grappling with how to stem a flood of Chinese exports hammering their industries—and whether they are ready for a trade war with Beijing over the problem
European Union leaders are struggling for consensus on how much to restrict imports that are battering their industries.
Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says
The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy response, European Centra...
EU set to remove barriers to banks' cross-border capital flows, FT reports
The European Union is set to remove barriers preventing banks from moving funds across the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing a draft European Commission report.
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EU Commission clarifies all Russian LNG trade is banned from 2027 for EU operators, letter shows
EU-based companies will be prohibited from selling Russian liquefied natural gas next year, even if buyers are located outside the EU, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.
EU countries scale back plan to fund power grids, document shows
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ECB wage tracker shows muted pay pressure despite war inflation
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