EWW — iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #364 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EWW Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EWW 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.
EWW Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EWW'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 EWW?
See what a lump sum in EWW 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 Mexico ETF (EWW) is an emerging market single-country fund issued by iShares with $1.82 billion in assets under management. It holds an overall rank of #364 out of 458 tracked ETFs and sits at 11 of 22 within its specific category, earning a C grade with a score of 51.9/100. The fund’s 0.5% expense ratio is slightly below the category median of 0.59%, while its 1.15% dividend yield trails the category median of 2.24%. Concentration is notable, with the top 10 holdings comprising 63.0% of assets and Grupo Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. serving as the largest single position at 14.3%.
Price action shows the fund trading at $76.67, which places it at 72.0% of its 52-week range between $63.88 and $81.65. Short-term momentum has been mixed, with a 1-day gain of +0.05% contrasting against a 1-week decline of -0.07% and a 1-month drop of -1.10%. However, longer-term trends are stronger, as the fund has posted a 1-year return of +24.22%, outperforming the category median of +20.12%. This positive trajectory is supported by a 3-year total return of +42.26% and a year-to-date gain of +11.68%. The ETFValuer grade of C has remained unchanged over the last 35 tracked days, and price history data spans 3.0 years.
The fund exhibits a beta of 1.05, indicating it moves slightly more than the broader market, alongside an annualized volatility of 21.91% labeled as Moderate. A Sharpe ratio of 0.88 suggests reasonable risk-adjusted returns relative to the volatility experienced. The maximum drawdown of -31.17% highlights the potential for significant peak-to-trough declines during the measurement period. Liquidity is characterized by an average daily volume of 1,214,735 shares and a bid/ask spread of 1.17%, reflecting standard trading conditions for this asset class.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EWW Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grupo Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. | 14.27% | $284M |
| 2 | Grupo Financiero Banorte, S.A.B. de C.V. | 9.62% | $191M |
| 3 | America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. | 8.09% | $161M |
| 4 | Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. | 7.10% | $141M |
| 5 | Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. | 5.40% | $107M |
| 6 | Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. | 4.86% | $96M |
| 7 | INDUSTRIAS PENOLES, S.A.B. DE C.V. | 4.63% | $92M |
| 8 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. | 3.72% | $74M |
| 9 | Arca Continental, S.A.B. de C.V. | 2.97% | $59M |
| 10 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. | 2.35% | $47M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 63.0% 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 EWW's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EWW
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EWW's top 10 — SIL overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as EWW's top 10 (4.6% of EWW's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EWW Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIL | Global X Silver Miners ETF | 1 | 4.6% | INDUSTRIAS PENOLES, S.A.B. DE C.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: 4.78% (as of 2026-09-04) — 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): 15.30 (as of 2026-09-07) — 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 EWW's Fees Cost You
EWW 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.
EWW Dividend Income Estimator
EWW currently yields 1.15%. 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.
EWW Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.17% and average daily volume is 1.2M/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 $1.82B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EWW 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.
EWW Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.05% |
| 1-Week | -0.07% |
| 1-Month | -1.10% |
| 3-Month | +3.87% |
| 6-Month | +5.29% |
| YTD | +11.68% |
| 1-Year | +24.22% |
| 3-Year | +42.26% |
How EWW Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #58 | B |
EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | +93.76% | 0.59% | $11.8B |
| #61 | B |
FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +160.70% | 0.09% | $1.70B |
| #66 | B |
EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +163.72% | 0.59% | $27.7B |
| #73 | B |
EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | +48.26% | 0.59% | $848M |
| #107 | B |
EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | +68.55% | 0.59% | $564M |
| #154 | C |
GREK | Global X MSCI Greece ETF | +40.99% | 0.56% | $343M |
| #232 | C |
EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | +36.16% | 0.59% | $8.17B |
| #268 | C |
EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | +32.68% | 0.59% | $578M |
| #311 | C |
ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | +23.79% | 0.59% | $1.04B |
| #360 | C |
THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | +31.32% | 0.59% | $346M |
| #364 | C |
EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | +24.22% | 0.5% | $1.82B |
| #385 | D |
EWM | iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | +16.46% | 0.5% | $325M |
| #416 | D |
KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | +6.18% | 0.75% | $639M |
| #423 | D |
ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | +10.49% | 0.65% | $1.57B |
| #435 | D |
INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -6.46% | 0.61% | $6.75B |
| #436 | D |
MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -10.40% | 0.59% | $6.33B |
| #437 | D |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -8.37% | 0.73% | $4.23B |
| #444 | F |
GXC | State Street SPDR S&P China ETF | -6.99% | 0.59% | $474M |
| #450 | F |
VNM | VanEck Vietnam ETF | -0.13% | 0.66% | $521M |
| #451 | F |
INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | -9.07% | 0.65% | $552M |
| #455 | F |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -30.01% | 0.69% | $5.10B |
| #456 | F |
EIDO | iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF | -24.15% | 0.59% | $502M |