iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $69.2, while Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $57.77. The key difference: Financial 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 | XLF | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $58.01 |
52-Week Low | $56.57 | $47.80 |
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 →The fund 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: diversified financial services; insurance; banks; capital markets; mortgage real estate investment trusts; consumer finance; thrifts; and mortgage finance. The fund is non-diversified.
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