iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF vs iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF trades at $22.5, while iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) trades at $48.34. The key difference: iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWH | EWU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $24.55 | $48.68 |
52-Week Low | $20.66 | $40.90 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EWH tracks the MSCI Hong Kong 25/50 Index, providing broad exposure to large and mid-cap companies listed in Hong Kong. It focuses on the established pillars of the local economy, with heavy weightings in financials, real estate, and utilities, serving as a single-country diversification tool.
Read more on EWH →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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