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iShares MSCI Ireland ETF(EIRL)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EIRL
11/06/2026: EIRL (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
The iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (EIRL) provides investors with targeted access to large- and mid-cap Irish equities. As the only US-listed ETF dedicated to this geography, it offers a unique tool for specific market positioning, though it carries higher concentration and liquidity risks compared to broader European funds. Its performance is heavily influenced by a few top-weighted companies, particularly in the healthcare and industrial sectors. This fund is best suited for experienced investors looking for granular geographic diversification rather than as a core, low-risk portfolio component. Key factors to monitor include Irish economic data, currency fluctuations against the US Dollar, and performance trends within the fund's largest individual holdings.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The fund's performance depends on the growth of specific Irish large-cap companies rather than broad-based global tech growth. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may utilize this fund when the Irish equity market shows relative strength compared to other European peers. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation suitability depends on the underlying price-to-earnings ratios of the specific Irish constituents held. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While some holdings pay dividends, the fund is not primarily structured as a high-yield income product. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Concentrated single-country exposure significantly increases risk compared to globally diversified funds. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is someone seeking tactical, long-term, or short-term exposure to the Irish equity market as part of a diversified portfolio.
Suitability
It is best suited for investors who have a specific thesis on Ireland or wish to complement a broader European holding.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Single-country funds are inherently more volatile than diversified regional or global products. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is fully exposed to the fluctuations of the Irish economy and stock exchange. |
| Concentration | High | Heavy weighting in a small number of large-cap companies creates significant single-issuer risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Moderate expense ratios and liquidity constraints can lead to tracking differences. |
| Liquidity | Medium / high | Low trading volume can lead to wider spreads and difficulty executing large orders. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Performance is tied to the success of specific industries like pharmaceuticals prevalent in the Irish market. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
EIRL typically exhibits moderate to high volatility due to its narrow country focus and sector concentration.
Market Risk
The fund is heavily susceptible to systemic risks within the Irish economy and the performance of its top-weighted individual companies.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Irish Equities (Republic of Ireland) | 98.5 | This represents the core concentration of the fund in companies headquartered or primarily operating in Ireland. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | This represents minor residual cash held for liquidity and rebalancing purposes. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 18.02% | Avg. Invested days 59 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/06/2026 |
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