iShares MSCI Australia ETF
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As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $1.22B
- Expense ratio
- 0.50%
- Dividend yield
- 2.95%
- Holdings
- 52
- 52-week range
- $24.94$30.48
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.01M
EWA ETF: iShares MSCI Australia ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares MSCI Australia ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $28.70 - $28.99 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.48 |
| 52-Week Low | $24.94 |
| Open | $28.89 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.65M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.01M |
| 1 Day Change | +0.95% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.10% |
| 6 Month Change | −4.63% |
| YTD Change | +8.84% |
| 1 Year Change | +7.02% |
| 5 Year Change | +10.13% |
| 10 Year Change | +39.58% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.85 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +4.26% |
| Assets (AUM) | $1.22B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Total Holdings | 52 |
| Inception Date | Mar 11, 1996 |
| 50-Day MA | $29.30 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $28.73 |
| RSI | 46.35 |
| Stochastic %K | 66.81 |
| Stochastic %D | 82.35 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
EWA at a Glance
iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) is an equity ETF from BlackRock, launched in March 1996. It manages $1.22B in assets and charges a 0.50% expense ratio, about $50 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 52 positions. The largest are BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP, 15.77%), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA, 12.85%) and National Australia Bank Limited (ASX:NAB, 6.09%). The top 10 holdings make up 65.8% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (42.0%), Materials (25.6%) and Consumer Discretionary (6.6%). 100.0% of assets are in Australia.
It pays distributions yielding 2.95% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $0.85 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 7.0% over one year, up 10.1% over five years and up 39.6% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares MSCI Australia ETF
What is the current price of EWA?
The latest EWA price is $28.73 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $24.94–$30.48. The share price is up 7.0% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for EWA?
EWA's annual expense ratio is 0.50%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does EWA pay dividends?
Yes, EWA pays a 2.95% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was June 15, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of EWA?
As of Oct 4, 2026, EWA's largest holdings are BHP Group Limited (15.8%), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (12.8%), National Australia Bank Limited (6.1%) (combined weight: 34.7%). The fund holds 52 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does EWA compare to similar ETFs?
Compare EWA (0.50% expense ratio, $1.22B AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.