iShares MSCI Australia ETF vs iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Australia ETF trades at $30.23, while iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) trades at $48.28. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWA | EWU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $30.41 | $48.68 |
52-Week Low | $24.95 | $40.90 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EWA tracks the MSCI Australia Index, providing broad exposure to large and mid-cap companies in the Australian equity market. It is structurally dominated by the financial and materials sectors, serving as a key instrument for investors seeking a single-country view of Australia's resource-rich and stable economy.
Read more on EWA →EWU is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the United Kingdom equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized UK companies, with significant weightings in financials, energy, and healthcare, including Shell, AstraZeneca, and HSBC.
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