iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWUNYSEARCABlackRockEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $3.72B
- Expense ratio
- 0.50%
- Dividend yield
- 3.13%
- Holdings
- 75
- 52-week range
- $41.33$49.39
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.01M
EWU ETF: iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $47.90 - $48.33 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $49.39 |
| 52-Week Low | $41.33 |
| Open | $48.14 |
| Volume (last close) | 697.45K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.01M |
| 1 Day Change | +1.81% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −0.40% |
| 6 Month Change | −1.02% |
| YTD Change | +7.42% |
| 1 Year Change | +13.53% |
| 5 Year Change | +41.51% |
| 10 Year Change | +59.31% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.50 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.13% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −2.74% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $3.72B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Total Holdings | 75 |
| Inception Date | Mar 11, 1996 |
| 50-Day MA | $47.75 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $46.79 |
| RSI | 48.49 |
| Stochastic %K | 68.90 |
| Stochastic %D | 63.54 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
EWU at a Glance
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) is an equity ETF from BlackRock, launched in March 1996. It manages $3.72B 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 75 positions. The largest are HSBC Holdings plc (LSE:HSBA, 11.06%), HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA, 10.77%) and Shell plc (LON:SHEL, 9.06%). The top 10 holdings make up 74.8% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (26.2%), Consumer Staples (14.0%) and Industrials (13.4%). 97.2% of assets are in United Kingdom.
It pays distributions yielding 3.13% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $1.50 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 13.5% over one year, up 41.5% over five years and up 59.3% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
What is the current price of EWU?
The latest EWU price is $48.01 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $41.33–$49.39. The share price is up 13.5% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for EWU?
EWU'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 EWU pay dividends?
Yes, EWU pays a 3.13% 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 EWU?
As of Oct 4, 2026, EWU's largest holdings are HSBC Holdings plc (11.1%), HSBC Holdings plc (10.8%), Shell plc (9.1%) (combined weight: 30.9%). The fund holds 75 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does EWU compare to similar ETFs?
Compare EWU (0.50% expense ratio, $3.72B AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.