iShares MSCI Australia ETF vs Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Australia ETF trades at $30.23, while Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $119.22. The key difference: iShares MSCI Australia ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWA | XLY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $30.41 | $124.52 |
52-Week Low | $24.95 | $105.64 |
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 →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: retail; hotels, restaurants and leisure; textiles, apparel and luxury goods; household durables; automobiles; auto components; distributors; leisure products; and diversified consumer services. It is non-diversified.
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