EPOL — iShares MSCI Poland ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #92 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) is an emerging market single-country fund issued by iShares with $834 million in assets under management. It holds a B grade (72.1/100) and ranks 2 of 22 within its category, placing it 92nd among all 458 tracked ETFs. The fund’s 0.59% expense ratio matches the category median, while its 3.38% dividend yield significantly exceeds the 2.68% median. Concentration is notable, with the top ten holdings comprising 67.7% of assets and the largest position, Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski, accounting for 15.3%.
Price action shows the fund trading at $43.50, which sits at 81.3% of its 52-week range between $32.51 and $46.03. Short-term returns have been negative, with declines of 1.41% over one day, 2.38% over one week, and 2.73% over one month. In contrast, longer horizons demonstrate strong acceleration, posting gains of 5.92% over three months, 12.54% over six months, and 20.89% year-to-date. The one-year return of 33.90% substantially outperforms the category median of 7.84%, and the three-year return stands at 153.97%. The ETFValuer grade of B has remained unchanged across the last 35 tracked days, based on 3.0 years of price history.
The fund exhibits a beta of 0.64, indicating it moves less than the broader market, and carries an annualized volatility of 22.86%, which is labeled as High. Despite this elevated volatility, the Sharpe ratio of 1.26 suggests efficient risk-adjusted returns relative to the risk taken. Maximum drawdowns have reached -17.05%, reflecting the potential for significant temporary losses. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 447,223 shares, facilitating standard trading activity.
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 | 15.31% | $130M |
| 2 | ORLEN SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 13.73% | $117M |
| 3 | BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI - SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 7.00% | $59M |
| 4 | Allegro.eu SA | 6.47% | $55M |
| 5 | POWSZECHNY ZAKLAD UBEZPIECZEN SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 6.33% | $54M |
| 6 | ERSTE BANK POLSKA SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 4.69% | $40M |
| 7 | KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 4.35% | $37M |
| 8 | LPP SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 3.70% | $31M |
| 9 | MBANK SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 3.30% | $28M |
| 10 | DINO POLSKA SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 2.85% | $24M |
Holdings as of 2026-08-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 67.7% 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 (4.3% of EPOL's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EPOL Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | 1 | 4.3% | 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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — 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 3.38%. 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: Average daily volume is 447K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $834M 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 | -1.41% |
| 1-Week | -2.38% |
| 1-Month | -2.73% |
| 3-Month | +5.92% |
| 6-Month | +12.54% |
| YTD | +20.89% |
| 1-Year | +33.90% |
| 3-Year | +153.97% |
How EPOL Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #69 | B |
EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | +68.72% | 0.59% | $12.3B |
| #92 | B |
EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | +33.90% | 0.59% | $834M |
| #96 | B |
FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +75.07% | 0.09% | $1.79B |
| #116 | B |
EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +72.90% | 0.59% | $26.2B |
| #153 | B |
EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | +41.56% | 0.59% | $548M |
| #168 | B |
EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | +48.19% | 0.59% | $8.64B |
| #191 | B |
GREK | Global X MSCI Greece ETF | +25.16% | 0.56% | $348M |
| #320 | C |
EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | +18.81% | 0.5% | $1.49B |
| #332 | C |
THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | +23.33% | 0.59% | $420M |
| #385 | D |
EWM | iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | +8.63% | 0.5% | $288M |
| #389 | D |
ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | +9.65% | 0.59% | $950M |
| #390 | D |
EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | +7.04% | 0.59% | $474M |
| #431 | D |
INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -15.97% | 0.61% | $5.83B |
| #432 | D |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -17.20% | 0.73% | $3.93B |
| #434 | D |
ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -3.13% | 0.65% | $1.39B |
| #436 | D |
MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -20.79% | 0.59% | $5.99B |
| #438 | F |
VNM | VanEck Vietnam ETF | -5.42% | 0.66% | $489M |
| #444 | F |
KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | -14.54% | 0.75% | $588M |
| #447 | F |
GXC | State Street SPDR S&P China ETF | -17.69% | 0.59% | $457M |
| #450 | F |
INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | -17.02% | 0.65% | $498M |
| #453 | F |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -37.79% | 0.69% | $4.50B |
| #456 | F |
EIDO | iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF | -39.05% | 0.59% | $417M |