What is the expense ratio for EWU?

EWU (iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF) has an annual expense ratio of 0.50%, issued by iShares. This means for every $10,000 invested, you pay $50 per year in fund fees.

Is EWU a good ETF to buy?

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF suits investors seeking exposure to International Developed. View the full analysis including performance score, tracking quality, diversification, and macro regime fit on Fisclear.

EWU — iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | Fisclear

Today

+0.11%

3 Month

+0.04%

YTD

+4.43%

1 Year

+19.73%

Price Chart

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Price History

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EWU

Technical Analysis

Technical Signals

Daily closes · 1-year data

ETF Structural Score

ETF Score evaluates fund wrapper quality, historical performance, and macro regime fit. Not financial advice.

Key Statistics

AUM

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Expense Ratio

0.50%

Trailing Yield

—

Equity

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Fixed Income

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Issuer

iShares

vs S&P 500 (SPY) — 1 Year

Beta

0.77

EWU moves roughly in line with the S&P 500. Beta near 1 = broad market tracking.

Correlation to SPY

0.65

Low correlation — moves more independently. Adding this alongside SPY reduces portfolio volatility.

Annualised Volatility

14.5%

Standard deviation of daily returns annualised. S&P 500 long-run avg ≈ 15%.

Relative Performance — EWU vs SPY (base 100)

Base: 100 (day 1)

EWU: 119.7

SPY: 124.7

Alpha: -4.95 (underperformed)

About EWU

UK equities — FTSE 100 heavy with energy, finance, and consumer staples.

Macro Regime Alignment

Historical analysis of which macro regimes have favoured EWU. Based on the regime's characteristic interest rate environment, growth conditions, and sector rotation patterns.

Inflationary Boom

Growth ↑ · Inflation ↑

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The economy is growing but prices are running hot. Real assets and commodities shine. Growth stocks suffer as discount rates rise. The Fed is typically tightening.

Stagflation

Growth ↓ · Inflation ↑

The most damaging regime: slowing growth while prices keep rising. The Fed faces a cruel dilemma. Gold and short bonds are the few safe havens.

Disclaimer: All data sourced from Yahoo Finance and is for informational purposes only. Holdings, sector weights, and AUM update daily but may lag official fund disclosures. Performance figures are price-based and do not include dividends. Regime alignment reflects historical observations and does not guarantee future returns. Nothing on this page constitutes investment advice. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.