EPU — iShares MSCI Peru ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #153 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EPU Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EPU 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.
EPU Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EPU'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 EPU?
See what a lump sum in EPU 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 Peru ETF is a single-country emerging market fund issued by iShares, managing $548 million in assets. It holds a B grade with a score of 68.0 out of 100, ranking fifth among 22 peers in its category and 153rd of 458 tracked ETFs overall. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.59%, which matches the category median, while offering a dividend yield of 4.63% that significantly exceeds the 2.68% median. Concentration is notable, with the top 10 holdings representing 72.8% of assets and Southern Copper Corporation comprising 24.4% of the portfolio.
The fund has delivered a 1-year return of 41.56%, substantially outperforming the category median of 7.84%. This strong long-term momentum contrasts with recent short-term weakness, as the fund dropped 7.15% over the past month and 5.94% over the last week. Despite these recent declines, the price of $84.20 sits at 69.4% of its 52-week range, indicating it remains closer to its high than its low. The ETFValuer grade of B has remained unchanged over the last 35 tracked days, and the fund has available price history for 3.0 years.
With an annualized volatility of 32.04%, the fund is classified as having Very High volatility. Its beta of 1.07 indicates that it moves slightly more than the broader market, contributing to a maximum drawdown of -20.85%. A Sharpe ratio of 1.14 suggests that the returns generated have been robust relative to the risk taken. Liquidity is moderate, with an average daily volume of 33,685 shares, which may impact trading efficiency for larger orders.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EPU Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION | 24.37% | $138M |
| 2 | CREDICORP LTD. | 22.59% | $128M |
| 3 | HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC | 4.67% | $26M |
| 4 | Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. | 3.95% | $22M |
| 5 | MMG Limited | 3.06% | $17M |
| 6 | Volcan Compania Minera S.A.A. | 2.99% | $17M |
| 7 | Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde S.A.A. | 2.86% | $16M |
| 8 | Ferreycorp S.A.A | 2.82% | $16M |
| 9 | FORTUNA MINING CORP. | 2.77% | $16M |
| 10 | Intercorp Financial Services Inc. | 2.75% | $16M |
Holdings as of 2026-08-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 72.8% 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 EPU's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EPU
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EPU's top 10 — COPX overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as EPU's top 10 (24.4% of EPU's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EPU Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | 1 | 24.4% | SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION |
| SIL | Global X Silver Miners ETF | 1 | 3.9% | Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. |
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 EPU's Fees Cost You
EPU 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.
EPU Dividend Income Estimator
EPU currently yields 4.63%. 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.
EPU Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 34K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $548M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EPU 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.
EPU Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.71% |
| 1-Week | -5.94% |
| 1-Month | -7.15% |
| 3-Month | -1.49% |
| 6-Month | +5.03% |
| YTD | +17.71% |
| 1-Year | +41.56% |
| 3-Year | +223.89% |
How EPU 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 |