EPOL — iShares MSCI Poland ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #209 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EPOL Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EPOL over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
EPOL Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EPOL's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in EPOL?
See what a lump sum in EPOL would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares MSCI Poland ETF (EPOL) operates within the Single Country - Emerging category, where it is one of 22 funds tracked by ETFValuer. Issued by iShares, the fund holds an overall rank of #209 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and carries an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 62.1 out of 100. It charges an expense ratio of 0.59% while offering a dividend yield of 3.81%. The fund trades at a price of $40.92 and manages assets under management totaling $679 million. This asset size suggests a moderate level of investor adoption relative to the broader universe of 458 tracked funds. The combination of its specific category ranking and overall position indicates a mid-tier standing among its peers and the total market.
Over the last trading day, the fund posted a return of +0.34%, followed by a weekly gain of +1.41%. Monthly performance accelerated to +7.71%, while the three-month return settled at +6.36%. The six-month return reached +10.64%, and year-to-date gains have climbed to +13.72%. Annual returns show significant strength at +27.39%, with the three-year return expanding substantially to +123.50%. This trajectory demonstrates a pattern where long-term returns have grown at a much faster rate than short-term fluctuations. The data indicates a divergence between recent shorter-term gains and the robust cumulative performance over the three-year horizon.
The fund carries a High volatility label and a beta of 0.85, suggesting price movements that are more erratic than average but slightly less sensitive to broad market swings. A Sharpe ratio of 0.96 indicates the return generated per unit of risk taken over the measured period. The maximum drawdown recorded for the fund stands at -21.81%, reflecting the peak-to-trough decline experienced during the analysis window. This combination of high volatility and a significant drawdown implies the fund experiences substantial price swings in both directions. The beta below 1.0 suggests the fund may have slightly dampened market correlation despite the high volatility classification. Investors should expect pronounced price movements that align with the fund's high-risk profile.
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EPOL Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA | 14.90% | $96M |
| 2 | ORLEN SA | 12.37% | $80M |
| 3 | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA | 7.72% | $50M |
| 4 | Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | 7.60% | $49M |
| 5 | KGHM Polska Miedz SA | 6.77% | $44M |
| 6 | Santander Bank Polska SA | 4.05% | $26M |
| 7 | LPP SA | 3.80% | $24M |
| 8 | Allegro.eu SA | 3.62% | $23M |
| 9 | Dino Polska SA | 3.28% | $21M |
| 10 | CD Projekt SA | 3.01% | $19M |
Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 67.1% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how EPOL's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What EPOL's Fees Cost You
EPOL charges an expense ratio of 0.59% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
EPOL Dividend Income Estimator
EPOL currently yields 3.81%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
EPOL Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 5.64% and average daily volume is 400K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $679M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EPOL is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
EPOL Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.34% |
| 1-Week | +1.41% |
| 1-Month | +7.71% |
| 3-Month | +6.36% |
| 6-Month | +10.64% |
| YTD | +13.72% |
| 1-Year | +27.39% |
| 3-Year | +123.50% |
How EPOL Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #54 | B |
FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +122.85% | 0.09% | $1.33B |
| #60 | B |
EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +125.62% | 0.59% | $24.5B |
| #64 | B |
EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | +71.43% | 0.59% | $11.2B |
| #101 | B |
EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | +73.50% | 0.59% | $524M |
| #209 | C |
EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | +27.39% | 0.59% | $679M |
| #230 | C |
EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | +35.86% | 0.59% | $9.07B |
| #267 | C |
GREK | Global X MSCI Greece ETF | +26.89% | 0.56% | $281M |
| #286 | C |
EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | +29.04% | 0.5% | $1.84B |
| #312 | C |
ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | +29.43% | 0.59% | $1.03B |
| #334 | C |
EWM | iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | +18.35% | 0.5% | $324M |
| #352 | C |
THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | +32.38% | 0.59% | $356M |
| #385 | D |
ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | +20.77% | 0.65% | $1.64B |
| #391 | D |
EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | +16.98% | 0.59% | $544M |
| #427 | D |
KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | +0.32% | 0.75% | $650M |
| #432 | F |
INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -12.26% | 0.61% | $6.87B |
| #435 | F |
MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -8.29% | 0.59% | $5.89B |
| #441 | F |
VNM | VanEck Vietnam ETF | +3.09% | 0.66% | $565M |
| #442 | F |
GXC | State Street SPDR S&P China ETF | -4.12% | 0.59% | $435M |
| #444 | F |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -9.88% | 0.73% | $4.52B |
| #450 | F |
INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | -13.85% | 0.65% | $558M |
| #455 | F |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -24.74% | 0.7% | $4.91B |
| #456 | F |
EIDO | iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF | -29.19% | 0.59% | $401M |