iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF vs Manulife Financial Corporation — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF trades at $28.03, while Manulife Financial Corporation trades at $43.27 (market cap $70.81B). The key difference: Manulife Financial Corporation pays a 3.1% dividend while iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF pays none, and Manulife Financial Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWM | MFC | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Financials |
52-Week High | $30.42 | $43.07 |
52-Week Low | $23.49 | $29.90 |
Market Cap | — | $70.81B |
Enterprise Value | — | $67.37B |
Dividend Yield | — | 3.1% |
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Manulife Financial (MFC) trades at $41.69, up 0.97% on the day and near its 52-week high, reflecting strong technical momentum. The company reported mixed Q1 2026 earnings but has beaten estimates in two of the last three quarters, with revenue growing to $53.01B in 2025. Analyst consensus is bullish with 8 Buy ratings and no Sell recommendations, supported by a solid 12.07% net income margin and 13.14% ROE. Recent news highlights AI advancements and a strong Asia business, though regulatory scrutiny on certain products presents a watch item.
The outlook for MFC is positive, driven by earnings growth in Asia, strategic AI investments, and a robust capital position. Key opportunities include expansion in wealth management and continued dividend returns. Primary risks involve regulatory pressures in Hong Kong, volatility in global wealth segments, and potential margin compression from competitive and macroeconomic forces.
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EWM tracks the MSCI Malaysia Index, providing exposure to the Malaysian equity market. It offers a diversified portfolio of large and mid-sized companies across various sectors in Malaysia.
Read more on EWM →Manulife provides life insurance and wealth management products and services to individuals and group customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. Manulife is one of Canada's Big Three Life Insurance companies (the other two are Sun Life and Great West Life). As of Dec. 31, 2021, Manulife reported assets under management or administration of about CAD $1.4 trillion.
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