EWN — iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF
Single Country - Developed Ranked #153 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EWN Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EWN 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.
EWN Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EWN'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 EWN?
See what a lump sum in EWN would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF (EWN) is a single-country developed market fund issued by iShares, managing $627 million in assets. It holds an ETFValuer grade of B, reflecting a score of 66.8 out of 100, and ranks 11th among 18 peers in its category. The fund’s expense ratio of 0.5% aligns with the category median, while its dividend yield of 0.67% trails the peer average of 1.52%. Concentration is notable, with the top 10 holdings comprising 60.5% of assets and ASML Holding N.V. representing a 24.0% position.
EWN has demonstrated strong momentum, with a one-year return of 37.04% significantly outpacing the category median of 27.75%. This upward trend is evident across shorter horizons, including a 19.01% year-to-date gain and a 20.05% return over six months. The fund’s price of $69.11 sits at 84.9% of its 52-week range, indicating recent strength relative to its historical lows. The rating was upgraded from C to B on 2026-08-03, though the fund’s price history is limited to just 3.0 years.
The ETF exhibits high volatility at 22.41% annualized and a beta of 1.14, suggesting it moves more sharply than the broader market. Despite this elevated risk profile, the fund has achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.43, indicating efficient risk-adjusted returns. Maximum drawdowns have reached -19.77%, highlighting the potential for significant temporary losses. Liquidity remains a concern, with an average daily volume of 269,807 shares and a wide bid-ask spread of 6.61%.
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EWN Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASML Holding N.V. | 24.04% | $132M |
| 2 | ING Groep N.V. | 8.20% | $45M |
| 3 | Prosus N.V. | 5.30% | $29M |
| 4 | Nebius Group N.V. | 4.89% | $27M |
| 5 | ASM International N.V. | 4.58% | $25M |
| 6 | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. | 3.41% | $19M |
| 7 | BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. | 2.68% | $15M |
| 8 | Adyen N.V. | 2.57% | $14M |
| 9 | AerCap Holdings N.V. | 2.44% | $13M |
| 10 | Universal Music Group N.V. | 2.34% | $13M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 60.5% 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 EWN's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EWN
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EWN's top 10 — IDEV overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as EWN's top 10 (24.0% of EWN's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EWN Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 1 | 24.0% | ASML Holding N.V. |
| EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | 1 | 24.0% | ASML Holding N.V. |
| IXUS | iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 1 | 24.0% | ASML Holding N.V. |
| DFAX | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 1 | 24.0% | ASML Holding N.V. |
| IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | 1 | 24.0% | ASML Holding N.V. |
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 EWN's Fees Cost You
EWN 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.
EWN Dividend Income Estimator
EWN currently yields 0.67%. 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.
EWN Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 6.61% and average daily volume is 270K/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 $627M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EWN 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.
EWN Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +1.48% |
| 1-Week | +0.88% |
| 1-Month | +0.85% |
| 3-Month | +6.38% |
| 6-Month | +20.05% |
| YTD | +19.01% |
| 1-Year | +37.04% |
| 3-Year | +90.81% |
How EWN Compares to Other Single Country - Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | B+ |
EWP | iShares MSCI Spain ETF | +36.14% | 0.5% | $2.26B |
| #30 | B+ |
EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | +28.03% | 0.5% | $6.85B |
| #52 | B+ |
DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | +43.32% | 0.48% | $7.35B |
| #63 | B |
FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | +29.28% | 0.09% | $4.12B |
| #72 | B |
BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | +28.40% | 0.19% | $19.2B |
| #82 | B |
EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | +30.21% | 0.49% | $22.7B |
| #87 | B |
EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | +27.47% | 0.5% | $1.25B |
| #115 | B |
HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | +41.12% | 0.49% | $774M |
| #142 | B |
EIS | iShares MSCI Israel ETF | +35.58% | 0.59% | $897M |
| #150 | B |
EWI | iShares MSCI Italy ETF | +26.17% | 0.5% | $1.13B |
| #153 | B |
EWN | iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | +37.04% | 0.5% | $627M |
| #161 | B |
EWU | iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | +21.38% | 0.5% | $3.79B |
| #291 | C |
EWL | iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF | +15.32% | 0.5% | $2.42B |
| #311 | C |
EWD | iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | +19.05% | 0.51% | $756M |
| #356 | C |
EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | +8.30% | 0.49% | $1.82B |
| #391 | D |
EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | +15.91% | 0.5% | $1.33B |
| #395 | D |
EWH | iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF | +15.87% | 0.5% | $1.21B |
| #399 | D |
EWQ | iShares MSCI France ETF | +10.47% | 0.5% | $338M |