iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF vs S&P500 ETF — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF trades at $100.67, while S&P500 ETF trades at $754.2. The key difference: S&P500 ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWT | SPY | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $111.53 | $759.55 |
52-Week Low | $58.05 | $621.75 |
Signals from Pluang's Aura AI — not financial advice
EWT (iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF) trades at $100.60, down 1.26% on the day amid neutral technical signals. The ETF has delivered exceptional performance with a 100%+ gain in 2026, driven by Taiwan's dominant semiconductor sector and AI infrastructure exposure. Current technical indicators show mixed signals with bullish moving averages but neutral oscillators, while support levels cluster around $99-$101.
The outlook remains favorable given Taiwan's critical role in global semiconductor supply chains and AI infrastructure growth, though stretched valuations and geopolitical tensions with China present significant risks. Institutional interest remains strong due to concentrated exposure to TSMC and other tech leaders, but investors should monitor dollar movements and regional stability.
SPY, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, trades at $751.35, down 0.07% on the day, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and neutral oscillators. The ETF is positioned near key support at $751, with resistance at $757. Recent news highlights market concentration, rate cut hopes from soft CPI data, and analyst optimism for S&P 500 gains, with targets like 8,000 by year-end from Fundstrat's Tom Lee (CNBC, 2026-07-13).
The outlook for SPY remains positive amid broadening market performance and potential Fed easing, though risks include AI fatigue and high valuations. Earnings season could provide a catalyst, but investors face volatility from economic data and equity-bond correlations. The dividend of $1.90 payable July 31, 2026, adds income appeal.
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
EWT tracks the MSCI Taiwan 25/50 Index, providing targeted exposure to large and mid-cap companies in Taiwan. It is heavily concentrated in the information technology sector, serving as a liquid instrument for investors seeking a single-country view of Taiwan's export-oriented and tech-driven economy.
Read more on EWT →The ETF is designed to track the performance of the securities and the stocks in the S&P 500 Index. To maintain the composition and weightings, the advisor adjusts the ETF from time to time to conform to periodic changes in the index target.
Read more on SPY →