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iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM)

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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/05/2025: EWM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 6.5% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | ETF Returns Performance |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.72 | 52 Weeks Range 20.80 - 27.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 20.80 - 27.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
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iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Malaysian equities. It provides exposure to a broad range of Malaysian companies, primarily focusing on large and mid-cap stocks. The asset allocation is primarily in equities. Its investment strategy is passive, tracking the MSCI Malaysia Index.
Reputation and Reliability
iShares is a well-established and reputable ETF provider, known for its wide range of investment products and track record of managing ETFs effectively.
Management Expertise
BlackRock, the parent company of iShares, has extensive experience and expertise in managing ETFs and other investment products globally.
Investment Objective
Goal
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF aims to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI Malaysia Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a passive investment strategy, seeking to track the MSCI Malaysia Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of Malaysian companies across various sectors, with a focus on large and mid-cap equities.
Market Position
Market Share: EWM is a leading ETF in the Malaysia equity space, but has a smaller market share within the broader emerging markets ETF category.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 358000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
Due to the limited amount of ETFs focusing on the Malaysian market, EWM's competition is not direct but comes in the form of broader Southeast Asia or Emerging Market funds. Compared to these, EWM provides focused exposure but lacks diversification.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is available from various financial data providers. (Past performance is not indicative of future results.)
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance closely tracks the MSCI Malaysia Index. Discrepancies may arise due to fees and expenses.
Expense Ratio: 0.49
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average trading volume is moderate, allowing for reasonable ease of entry and exit.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically narrow, which contributes to lower transaction costs for investors.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth in Malaysia, global economic conditions, commodity prices, and political stability can all impact the performance of the ETF.
Growth Trajectory
The ETF's growth is tied to the performance of the Malaysian economy and equity market, with changes to holdings reflecting index rebalancing.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF offers a simple, cost-effective way to gain targeted exposure to the Malaysian equity market. Its main advantages are its brand recognition, liquidity, and low expense ratio compared to actively managed funds. The ETF is well-established and follows a passive approach. However, it lacks competitive advantages compared to a broad market ETF.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility is influenced by the volatility of the Malaysian stock market, which can be subject to fluctuations.
Market Risk
Specific risks include currency risk, political risk, and economic risk associated with investing in Malaysia.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking targeted exposure to the Malaysian equity market for diversification or to express a specific view on the country's economic prospects.
Market Risk
The ETF is suitable for long-term investors seeking exposure to the Malaysian equity market, as well as for active traders looking to capitalize on short-term market movements.
Summary
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) offers a straightforward way to invest in Malaysian equities by tracking the MSCI Malaysia Index. The fund is managed by BlackRock's iShares, known for its robust experience, and features a competitive expense ratio of 0.49%. As a passively managed fund, EWM's performance aligns closely with its benchmark index, making it suitable for investors aiming to diversify portfolios with exposure to a specific emerging market. However, potential investors should be aware of the volatility and market risks associated with investing in a single country. It is most suitable for long-term investors or those specifically seeking Malaysian equity exposure.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares website
- MSCI
- Various financial data providers
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment involves risk, including the potential 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 Malaysia ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
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Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure the performance of the large- and mid- capitalization segments of the Malaysian market. The fund is non-diversified.

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