EWU
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of UK equities, providing investors exposure to the UK stock market.
Overview
ETF tracking iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of UK equities, providing investors exposure to the UK stock market.
🎯 Investment Strategy
EWU attempts to replicate the performance of the MSCI United Kingdom Index, which is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid-cap segments of the UK equity market. The fund invests primarily in stocks included in the underlying index.
✨ Key Features
- Provides broad exposure to the UK stock market through a single fund
- Tracks the MSCI United Kingdom Index, a well-known benchmark for UK equities
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Suitable for investors seeking exposure to the UK market as part of a diversified portfolio
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Market risk: The value of the fund's shares will fluctuate with changes in the value of the underlying securities
- Country/regional risk: As a single-country fund, EWU is subject to risks associated with investing in the UK market
- Currency risk: The fund's returns could be reduced by changes in the relative value of the US dollar and the British pound
- Liquidity risk: In certain market conditions, it may be difficult to buy or sell shares at the desired price
👤 Best For
EWU may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the UK stock market as part of a diversified portfolio. It could be appropriate for investors with a medium to long-term investment horizon who are comfortable with the risks associated with investing in a single-country fund.
Top Holdings
| Rank | Ticker | Name | Weight | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZN | ASTRAZENECA PLC | 9.23% | Health Care |
| 2 | HSBA | HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | 8.62% | Financials |
| 3 | SHEL | SHELL PLC | 7.44% | Energy |
| 4 | ULVR | UNILEVER PLC | 4.94% | Consumer Staples |
| 5 | RR. | ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC | 4.18% | Industrials |
| 6 | BATS | BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO | 3.81% | Consumer Staples |
| 7 | GSK | GLAXOSMITHKLINE | 3.26% | Health Care |
| 8 | BP. | BP PLC | 3.22% | Energy |
| 9 | RIO | RIO TINTO PLC | 2.69% | Materials |
| 10 | BARC | BARCLAYS PLC | 2.67% | Financials |
| 11 | NG. | NATIONAL GRID PLC | 2.56% | Utilities |
| 12 | REL | RELX PLC | 2.54% | Industrials |
| 13 | LLOY | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC | 2.49% | Financials |
| 14 | BA. | BAE SYSTEMS PLC | 2.40% | Industrials |
| 15 | NWG | NATWEST GROUP PLC | 2.23% | Financials |