iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $69.59, while Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $60.75. The key difference: Energy 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 | XLE | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $62.57 |
52-Week Low | $56.57 | $42.33 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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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 companies that have been identified as energy companies by the GICS®, including securities of companies from the following industries: oil, gas and consumable fuels; and energy equipment and services. It is non-diversified.
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