iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
| Assets | $1.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 21.89 |
| Shares Out | 56.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.84 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.80% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 61.10% |
| 1-Year Return | +23.12% |
| Volume | 6,243,887 |
| Open | 30.11 |
| Previous Close | 30.14 |
| Day's Range | 30.01 - 30.24 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.51 |
| 52-Week High | 30.24 |
| Beta | 1.00 |
| Holdings | 54 |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
About EWA
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Australia index, a market-cap-weighted index of Australian stocks. EWA was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
64.87% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia | CBA | 14.10% |
| BHP Group Limited | BHP | 13.94% |
| National Australia Bank Limited | NAB | 7.14% |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | WBC | 6.95% |
| ANZ Group Holdings Limited | ANZ | 5.67% |
| Wesfarmers Limited | WES | 4.32% |
| Macquarie Group Limited | MQG | 3.61% |
| CSL Limited | CSL | 3.37% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 2.98% |
| Goodman Group | GMG | 2.80% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.44363 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.39734 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.41646 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.46864 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.4883 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.41678 | Jun 13, 2023 |
News
Australia's Sticky Inflation Problem Stokes Speculation of More Rate Hikes to Come
The data highlights that inflation remains a thorn in the side of the central bank, and that an increase in interest rates is highly likely to be repeated in coming months.
Australia raises rates for first time since late 2023 as inflation hits six-quarter high
Australia's central bank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. That marked the Reserve Bank of Australia's first rate hike since November 2023.
EWA: Potentially Range Bound, Given The Mix Of Tailwinds And Headwinds
The iShares MSCI Australia ETF, which has generated respectable returns of 14% over the past year, is still lagging other developed markets and global stocks in a big way. EWA's heavy exposure to fina...
Australia's Consumer Inflation Eases Slightly
The latest CPI data takes the pressure off the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates at its next policy meeting.
Resilient Australian Economy Fueling Dealmaking, UBS Says
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RBA Fears Capacity Constraints Could Limit Scope for Rate Cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that the rate cut path could be narrow given elevated levels of capacity utilization in the economy and an outlook that includes uncomfortably high inflation w...
EWA: Structural Tailwinds On One Hand, Slowdowns On The Other
iShares MSCI Australia ETF offers broad exposure to large- and mid-cap Australian equities, with heavy concentration in banking and materials sectors. EWA benefits from improving Australia-China relat...
Cautious RBA in No Rush to Cut Rates Further
The Reserve Bank of Australia said future policy decisions will remain dependent on the flow of economic data.
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Australian Inflation Indicator Jumps, Backing RBA Caution on Rate Cuts
Australia's monthly inflation indicator jumped to its highest level in a year in July, affirming the Reserve Bank of Australia's cautious approach to cutting interest rates over recent months.
EWA: Australia Lagging Its EAFE Peers, Chart Issues Too
iShares MSCI Australia ETF has underperformed the EAFE Index due to heavy Materials sector exposure and ongoing industrial metals volatility. Valuation is a concern, with EWA trading at a premium P/E ...
Australian job ads fall 1% in July, ANZ-Indeed data shows
Australian job advertisements fell in July, dragged down by the education and retail sectors, but that only partly offset the rise in the previous month and suggested the labour market is easing gradu...
Australian Inflation Continued to Cool in Second Quarter
Inflation continued to ease in the second quarter, raising bets that the Australian central bank will deliver a rate cut next month.
Australia's second-quarter inflation drops to lowest since March 2021, supporting case for rate cut
Australia's second-quarter inflation drops to lowest since March 2021, supporting case for rate cut
APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices
Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling...
EWA: I'm Bullish On Australian Economy As We Move Deeper Into 2025
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EXCLUSIVE: These Emerging Markets Are The Calm In The Tariff Storm
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Australia As An Investing Opportunity: Stocks, Bonds And Real Estate
Australia's key investment markets—stocks, bonds, and real estate—present lucrative opportunities driven by market cycles and liquidity sources. Stocks are poised for an upward breakout, likely within...
EWA: Like Bull Case For Australia, As Country Stays Out Of President Trump's Crosshairs
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EWA: Downshifting Australia To Neutral Heading Into 2025 (Rating Downgrade)
Australian stocks have done well in 2024, although they have not kept pace with the S&P 500. I see some positives "down under", including a rising labor force participation rate and growing wages. How...
Australian Futures Gain After Rise in U.S. Markets
Australian shares are poised to rise on Wednesday, with futures showing a nearly 0.2% gain.
Australia, A Tech Hub? Crikey!
While California and Scandinavia tend to get top billing in tech, the Land Down Under now boasts one of the fastest-growing software and fintech hubs in the world. Australia's tech industry, which exp...
China Outperforms The Rest Of The World
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