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11/13/2025: ENZL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -8.29% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.06 | 52 Weeks Range 38.56 - 49.26 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 38.56 - 49.26 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
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iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF (ENZL) seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI New Zealand Investable Market Index, providing exposure to publicly traded companies in New Zealand. It focuses on the overall New Zealand equity market, offering investors a way to participate in the country's economy through a diversified portfolio of stocks. The ETF employs a passive investment strategy, aiming to replicate the index's performance.
Reputation and Reliability
iShares is a well-established and reputable ETF provider with a long track record of managing a wide range of ETFs.
Management Expertise
iShares benefits from BlackRock's extensive asset management expertise and resources.
Investment Objective
Goal
The investment goal of the iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF is to closely track the investment results of the MSCI New Zealand Investable Market Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a passive investment strategy, tracking the MSCI New Zealand Investable Market Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of publicly traded companies in New Zealand.
Market Position
Market Share: The iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF is the only US-listed ETF providing focused exposure to the New Zealand equity market, effectively holding 100% market share in this niche.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 46640000
Competitors
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
ENZL has no direct US-listed competitors focusing solely on the New Zealand equity market. Its primary competitive consideration is direct investment in New Zealand stocks or global/Asia-Pacific ex-US ETFs with small allocations to New Zealand. ENZL offers a cost-effective, diversified, and liquid way to access New Zealand equities, which is an advantage. A disadvantage is that it lacks flexibility compared to direct stock picking.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is available from iShares and financial data providers. [2023-12-31]: 11.49% [2022-12-31]: -20.67% [2021-12-31]: 9.78% [2020-12-31]: 20.47% [2019-12-31]: 23.29%
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance is closely compared to the MSCI New Zealand Investable Market Index. Tracking error is typically small.
Expense Ratio: 0.49
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF exhibits moderate liquidity with an average daily trading volume, allowing for relatively easy buying and selling of shares.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is usually competitive, but could widen in periods of low trading volume, increasing the cost of trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic conditions in New Zealand, global trade dynamics, interest rate policies, and commodity prices can affect the ETF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth is tied to the overall performance of the New Zealand equity market. Changes to strategy and holdings are minimal given its passive nature.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF benefits from being the sole US-listed ETF offering dedicated exposure to the New Zealand equity market. This first-mover advantage has allowed it to establish a loyal investor base. Its competitive advantage is further bolstered by BlackRock's brand recognition and extensive distribution network, giving it a distinct edge over potential new entrants. It offers diversification, liquidity and is relatively inexpensive to hold compared to direct investment.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is tied to the volatility of the New Zealand equity market, and can be influenced by global market sentiment.
Market Risk
Specific risks include fluctuations in the New Zealand dollar, political instability in New Zealand, and industry-specific risks associated with the companies held in the index.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is looking for diversified exposure to the New Zealand equity market. It is suitable for investors seeking international diversification or those with specific interest in the New Zealand economy.
Market Risk
The ETF is suitable for long-term investors seeking passive exposure to the New Zealand equity market.
Summary
The iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF offers focused exposure to the New Zealand equity market. As the sole US-listed ETF with this specific focus, it has a unique market position. It aims to mirror the performance of the MSCI New Zealand Investable Market Index through a passive investment strategy. Investors can use it as a tool for international diversification or to express a specific view on the New Zealand economy. The ETF's performance is closely tied to the economic health and market dynamics of New Zealand.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares website
- MSCI website
- Financial data providers
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investments in ETFs are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF
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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the performance of the large-, mid- and small-capitalization segments of the equity market in New Zealand. The fund is non-diversified.
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