iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU)
| Assets | $3.54B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| PE Ratio | 15.63 |
| Shares Out | 73.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 55.00% |
| 1-Year Return | +22.62% |
| Volume | 594,194 |
| Open | 46.55 |
| Previous Close | 46.61 |
| Day's Range | 46.40 - 46.63 |
| 52-Week Low | 37.78 |
| 52-Week High | 48.92 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| Holdings | 80 |
| Inception Date | Mar 12, 1996 |
About EWU
Fund Home PageThe iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI United Kingdom index. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of British companies. It covers the top 85% of British companies by market cap. EWU was launched on Mar 12, 1996 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
51.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 9.51% |
| AstraZeneca PLC | AZN | 9.07% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 7.90% |
| Rolls-Royce Holdings plc | RR | 3.98% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 3.93% |
| Unilever PLC | ULVR | 3.91% |
| BP p.l.c. | BP | 3.77% |
| Rio Tinto Group | RIO | 3.49% |
| GSK plc | GSK | 3.45% |
| National Grid plc | NG | 2.70% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.82911 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.81103 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.72649 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.68307 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.74705 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.62239 | Jun 13, 2023 |
News
FTSE 100 gains on BP results despite geopolitical tensions
The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a strong rally in energy stocks after BP reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The gains put the index on track ...
London's FTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak on BP boost
UK's FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, on track to end a six-day losing streak, after BP's stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit lifted energy stocks, eclipsing persistent geopolitical tension...
European markets to open higher as Trump weighs Iran proposal
European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors track geopolitical developments and prepare for a busy earnings and central bank calendar. European markets point to modest gains Ac...
Britain's financial regulator consults on changes to IPO research
Britain's financial regulator has launched a consultation on plans to scrap rules governing the publication of research during initial public offerings (IPOs) in its latest bid to boost the appeal o...
FTSE 100 edges higher as energy stocks offset consumer losses
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index edged higher on Monday, supported by gains in energy and financial stocks, while losses in consumer staples and mining sectors limited broader upside. Investors remai...
FTSE 100 slips as Iran crisis dampens investor confidence
UK equities moved lower on Friday and were on track for weekly losses, as fading hopes of a swift resolution to the Iran conflict and a warning from the Bank of England weighed on investor sentiment. ...
UK stocks set for weekly losses amid dimming prospects of swift US-Iran truce
UK's main stock indexes fell on Friday and were headed for weekly losses as hopes of a swift resolution to the Iran war faded, with the Bank of England's warning that global stocks could take a hit ...
European shares fall as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
European shares fell on Friday and were on track to end the week lower, as investors remained cautious amid limited progress toward resolving the Middle East conflict. Market participants also kept a ...
Europe should mobilise pensions for capital markets, Swedish minister says
More European countries should foster European capital markets by introducing funded pension systems similar to those in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands, Sweden's minister for financial mark...
U.K. Retail Sales Growth Miss Estimates
U.K. retail footfall returned to growth in March, but the increase fell short of expectations ahead of a challenging period due to the conflict in the Middle East.
ECB's Next Move Is Likely A Rate Rise, But Timing Unclear, Says Villeroy
The central bank last month left its key interest rate unchanged at 2%, but set out a number of ways in which developments in the Iran War might affect the eurozone's economic outlook.
Villeroy says ECB ready to act, but too early to discuss timing of any rate hike
The European Central Bank is determined to prevent any energy-driven inflation from broadening out, but it is too early to discuss dates for possible interest rate hikes, French central bank chief F...
ECB should not be in a rush to raise rates, Schnabel says
The European Central Bank should not rush to raise interest rates to combat a surge in inflation and should instead take time to analyse whether the jump is becoming entrenched, board member Isabel ...
ECB should not rush to hike rates as baseline still holds, Patsalides says
The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response to surging energy costs, as its "baseline" outlook remains intact and there is no sign yet that inflation is becoming entrenched,...
U.K. Consumer Sentiment Dampens as Iran War Provokes Inflation Worries
Consumer confidence fell to the lowest point since April last year as the Iran war prompted renewed fears over price rises and added to concerns about the strength of the British economy.