American States Water Company vs iShares MSCI South Africa ETF — how do they compare? American States Water Company trades at $85.55 (market cap $3.33B), while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63.48. The key difference: American States Water Company pays a 2.37% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and American States Water Company is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AWR | EZA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.33B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $85.05 | $81.60 |
52-Week Low | $70.10 | $52.86 |
Enterprise Value | $4.24B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.37% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
American States Water provides water and electric services to over one million people in the U.S. It also manages water and wastewater systems for various military bases under long-term privatization contracts.
Read more on AWR →EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
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