iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
| Assets | $5.68B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 19.62 |
| Shares Out | 77.00M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.30% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 25.56% |
| 1-Year Return | +27.54% |
| Volume | 806,780 |
| Open | 57.59 |
| Previous Close | 57.62 |
| Day's Range | 57.52 - 58.05 |
| 52-Week Low | 45.33 |
| 52-Week High | 59.52 |
| Beta | 0.86 |
| Holdings | 90 |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
About EWC
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Canada Custom Capped index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of Canadian stocks. It captures 85% of the publicly available market, excluding all small-caps. EWC was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
44.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 9.53% |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | TD | 6.68% |
| SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING INC CLA | SHOP.NE | 4.58% |
| Enbridge Inc. | ENB | 4.10% |
| Bank of Montreal | BMO | 4.03% |
| The Bank of Nova Scotia | BNS | 3.56% |
| Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | CM | 3.51% |
| BROOKFIELD CORP CLASS A | BN.NE | 2.88% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited | CNQ | 2.76% |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | AEM | 2.66% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.2755 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.47492 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.30593 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.55027 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.34929 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.48587 | Dec 27, 2023 |
News
Bank of Canada Careful Not to Overreact to Inflation Pressure, Minutes Say
The minutes showed an agreement among the top six senior policymakers that leaving the benchmark rate unchanged was appropriate to balance the risks of upward price pressures and a weak economy.
Bank of Canada Gov. Macklem Warns of Excess Imbalances Amid Shifting Financial System
Excess global imbalances are widening again, with risks of an economic disruption heightened by an increasing share of financial activity being conducted outside of the regulated banking sector, says ...
Canada sets out plan for up to 10 new nuclear reactors
Canada unveiled a strategy on Monday to accelerate the development of nuclear power, setting out a goal of building up to 10 new large-scale reactors and streamlining approvals for future projects...
Canada Inflation Heats Up to 3.2% in May
The consumer-price index climbed 1% in May, pushing the annual rate to 3.2%, the highest level since the end of 2023, Statistics Canada said.
Canada's Bank Regulator Cuts Capital Buffer for Big Banks to Spur Lending
The move aims to boost lending as the government seeks to lure investment to kick-start the economy.
Canada Retail Sales Continue to Rise, Buoyed by Higher Gas Prices
Retail sales in April rose 0.5% from the month before, driven by increased trade at gas stations and fuel vendors.
Canada Producer Prices Continue to Rise, Climbing 1.2% in May
Producer price in Canada continued to rise last month as Iran war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz buoyed crude oil costs and hit supply chains.
Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25%, says they ‘will not let higher energy prices become persistent inflation'
The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, with the bank rate staying at 2.50% and the deposit rate remaining at 2.20%. The BoC said economic activi...
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady As Officials Grapple With Policy Dilemma
The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, with Gov. Tiff Macklem saying this marked the best approach to addressing the dual-side risks of a weak economy and higher energy prices.
Canada Goods-Trade Surplus Widens in April
Canada's goods-trade surplus with the world widened to the biggest in more than a year as shipments of crude oil and vehicles to the U.S. drove exports to record high.
Canada trade surplus hits 15-month high in April on soaring crude prices
Crude oil prices pushed up by the Iran war helped propel Canada's goods trade surplus in April up by 55% to a 15-month high of C$2.72 billion ($1.95 billion), Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
Canadian Government Plans $360 Million Tech Growth Fund in Effort to Drive Sovereign AI Industry
The Canadian Tech Growth Fund will offer flexible capital and investment support, while also providing a platform for Ottawa to at times take equity stakes in the most promising AI firms.
Canada says AI strategy will help create 250,000 jobs, boost GDP by 3%
Canada unveiled a new artificial intelligence strategy on Thursday that it says will help create 250,000 jobs by 2031 and includes a new C$500 million ($360.05 million) tech fund to help homegrown AI...
Canada Services Activity Grows Slightly in May
Activity in Canada's services industry picked up slightly last month despite a fall in new business and ongoing economic uncertainty.
Canada's Carney Says GDP Weakness Reflects Policy Shifts to Rebuild Economy
There are signs of economic weakness in Canada, Prime Minister Carney said, arguing this reflects policy decisions made since he came to power that have been aimed at rewiring the economy to deal with...
FTSE 100 rises as mining stocks rally on stronger metal prices
The UK's blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. B...
Canada GDP Dips 0.1% in First Quarter
Canada's economy unexpectedly shrank for a second consecutive quarter with a dip in activity to start the year as exports faltered but imports rose and weakness in business and government investment b...
Is Canada's Trade Pivot Leaving Some Cities Behind
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2026) - In 2025, long-standing assumptions about the stability of Canada's trade relationship with the United States were seriously challenged. How businesse...
US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
The Trump administration's trade agency said on Wednesday it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the North American trade agreement, but made no mentio...
‘A very dangerous bluff': Mark Carney warns of Brexit-like regret if Alberta leaves Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a looming poll on whether Alberta should become independent "a dangerous bluff." Carney, who was head of the Bank of England when the U.K. voted to leave...
Canada Producer Prices Rise a Fourth Straight Month in April
Statistics Canada's industrial product price index increased 2% in April from the month before, representing its fourth consecutive rise.
Canada falling short on defense spending, F-35 review, Pentagon official says
The U.S. decision to suspend planned biannual defense talks with Canada follows deepening concern that Ottawa is failing to take steps to become a "credible" security partner, including by hiking mi...