iShares MSCI Australia ETF vs iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Australia ETF trades at $30.23, while iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.91. The key difference: iShares MSCI Australia ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWA | SHY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Fixed Income |
52-Week High | $30.41 | $83.18 |
52-Week Low | $24.95 | $81.77 |
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 →SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
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