EPOL — iShares MSCI Poland ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #75 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 is a single-country emerging market fund issued by iShares with $848 million in assets under management. It holds a B grade and ranks fourth among 22 peers in its category, placing it 75th out of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund’s 0.59% expense ratio matches the category median, while its 3.32% dividend yield significantly exceeds the 2.24% median. Concentration is notable, with the top ten holdings accounting for 67.6% of assets and the largest position representing 15.5%.
The fund’s price sits at 99.9% of its 52-week range, reflecting strong momentum across recent horizons. One-year returns of 46.23% substantially outpace the category median of 20.78%, driven by a 16.85% gain over three months and a 28.51% rise over six months. This upward trajectory contributed to an upgrade from a C to a B grade on July 29, 2026. However, the available price history is limited to just 3.0 years, which constrains the long-term context of these results.
With a beta of 0.73, the ETF has exhibited lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader index. Annualized volatility of 22.75% is classified as high, yet the fund has maintained a robust Sharpe ratio of 1.81. Maximum drawdowns have been contained at -17.05%, suggesting resilience during downturns. Liquidity remains moderate, characterized by an average daily volume of 447,598 shares and a bid-ask spread of 6.41%.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EPOL Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI BANK POLSKI SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 15.46% | $99M |
| 2 | ORLEN SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 14.20% | $91M |
| 3 | BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI - SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 7.71% | $50M |
| 4 | POWSZECHNY ZAKLAD UBEZPIECZEN SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 6.75% | $43M |
| 5 | Allegro.eu SA | 4.65% | $30M |
| 6 | KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 4.51% | $29M |
| 7 | ERSTE BANK POLSKA SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 4.11% | $26M |
| 8 | LPP SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 4.10% | $26M |
| 9 | MBANK SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 3.44% | $22M |
| 10 | CD Projekt SA | 2.70% | $17M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 67.6% 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.
Which Funds Overlap With EPOL
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EPOL's top 10 — COPX overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as EPOL's top 10 (4.5% of EPOL's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EPOL Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | 1 | 4.5% | KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ SPOLKA AKCYJNA |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — 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): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — 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 2026-08-01) — 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 3.32%. 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 6.41% and average daily volume is 448K/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 $848M 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 | +1.28% |
| 1-Week | +3.77% |
| 1-Month | +2.41% |
| 3-Month | +16.85% |
| 6-Month | +28.51% |
| YTD | +25.39% |
| 1-Year | +46.23% |
| 3-Year | +194.47% |
How EPOL Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #56 | B |
EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | +97.86% | 0.59% | $11.8B |
| #60 | B |
FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +162.24% | 0.09% | $1.70B |
| #68 | B |
EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +164.28% | 0.59% | $27.7B |
| #75 | B |
EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | +46.23% | 0.59% | $848M |
| #111 | B |
EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | +68.81% | 0.59% | $564M |
| #156 | C |
GREK | Global X MSCI Greece ETF | +41.41% | 0.56% | $343M |
| #241 | C |
EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | +35.62% | 0.59% | $8.17B |
| #257 | C |
EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | +36.50% | 0.59% | $578M |
| #319 | C |
ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | +24.65% | 0.59% | $1.04B |
| #361 | C |
EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | +25.65% | 0.5% | $1.82B |
| #375 | C |
THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | +30.47% | 0.59% | $346M |
| #383 | D |
EWM | iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | +16.91% | 0.5% | $325M |
| #415 | D |
KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | +5.95% | 0.75% | $639M |
| #417 | D |
ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | +13.39% | 0.65% | $1.57B |
| #434 | D |
INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -5.10% | 0.61% | $6.75B |
| #435 | D |
MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -7.21% | 0.59% | $6.33B |
| #436 | D |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -4.67% | 0.73% | $4.23B |
| #444 | F |
GXC | State Street SPDR S&P China ETF | -3.85% | 0.59% | $474M |
| #450 | F |
INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | -7.77% | 0.65% | $552M |
| #452 | F |
VNM | VanEck Vietnam ETF | -1.26% | 0.66% | $521M |
| #455 | F |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -27.16% | 0.69% | $5.10B |
| #456 | F |
EIDO | iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF | -24.40% | 0.59% | $502M |