iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $69.2, while Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $53.3. The key difference: Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares MSCI South Africa ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | XLB | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $53.62 |
52-Week Low | $56.57 | $42.23 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →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: chemicals; metals and mining; paper and forest products; containers and packaging; and construction materials. The fund is non-diversified.
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