EWM — iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #385 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EWM Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EWM 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.
EWM Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EWM'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 EWM?
See what a lump sum in EWM 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 Malaysia ETF is a single-country emerging market fund issued by iShares with $288 million in assets under management. It holds a D grade and ranks 10th out of 22 peers in its category, placing it in the middle of the pack for similar funds. The fund’s 0.5% expense ratio sits below the category median of 0.59%, while its 3.74% dividend yield significantly exceeds the peer average of 2.68%. Top ten holdings comprise 71.0% of assets, with PUBLIC BANK BHD representing the largest single position at 15.6%.
Price performance shows a divergence between short-term weakness and longer-term gains, with one-year returns of +8.63% contrasting against a -3.82% drop over the last month. The fund’s price of $26.68 currently sits at 20.8% of its 52-week range, indicating it is trading near the lower end of recent historical levels. Despite recent monthly declines, the three-year return stands at +44.11%, outpacing the category median one-year return of +7.84%. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at D across the last 35 tracked days, and price history is available for 3.0 years.
With a beta of 0.48, the fund has exhibited lower sensitivity to overall market movements compared to the broader index. Annualized volatility of 14.29% is classified as Low, contributing to a Sharpe ratio of 0.25 which reflects modest risk-adjusted returns. The maximum drawdown of -21.31% indicates the peak-to-trough decline experienced during the recorded period. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 220,640 shares, providing adequate trading activity for the fund's size.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EWM Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PUBLIC BANK BHD | 15.60% | $51M |
| 2 | CIMB GROUP HOLDINGS BERHAD | 13.50% | $44M |
| 3 | MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD | 11.18% | $36M |
| 4 | TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD | 6.71% | $22M |
| 5 | PRESS METAL ALUMINIUM HOLDINGS BERHAD | 4.88% | $16M |
| 6 | GAMUDA BERHAD | 4.80% | $16M |
| 7 | YTL POWER INTERNATIONAL BERHAD | 3.79% | $12M |
| 8 | AMMB HOLDINGS BERHAD | 3.71% | $12M |
| 9 | RHB BANK BERHAD | 3.49% | $11M |
| 10 | SD GUTHRIE BERHAD | 3.33% | $11M |
Holdings as of 2026-08-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 71.0% 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 EWM's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
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 EWM's Fees Cost You
EWM charges an expense ratio of 0.50% 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.
EWM Dividend Income Estimator
EWM currently yields 3.74%. 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.
EWM Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 221K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $288M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EWM 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.
EWM Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.23% |
| 1-Week | +0.64% |
| 1-Month | -3.82% |
| 3-Month | -4.30% |
| 6-Month | -7.34% |
| YTD | -0.68% |
| 1-Year | +8.63% |
| 3-Year | +44.11% |
How EWM 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 |