Equinor ASA vs iShares MSCI South Africa ETF — how do they compare? Equinor ASA trades at $35.7 (market cap $82.75B), while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $62.96. The key difference: Equinor ASA pays a 4.24% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and Equinor ASA is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EQNR | EZA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $82.75B | — |
Sector | Energy | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $42.40 | $81.60 |
52-Week Low | $22.41 | $53.05 |
Enterprise Value | $94.51B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.24% | — |
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Equinor is a Norway-based integrated oil and gas company. It has been publicly listed since 2001, but the government retains a 67% stake. Operating primarily on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the firm produced 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 (52% oil) and ended the year with 5.4 billion barrels of proven reserves (49% oil). Operations also include offshore wind, solar, oil refineries and natural gas processing, marketing, and trading.
Read more on EQNR →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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