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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/08/2025: EWM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 0% | Avg. Invested days 0 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) seeks to track the investment results of the MSCI Malaysia Index, providing exposure to Malaysian equities. It targets companies domiciled in Malaysia and aims for broad market coverage across market capitalization segments. The ETF is passively managed.
Reputation and Reliability
iShares is a reputable ETF issuer with a long track record and is managed by BlackRock, a leading global asset manager.
Management Expertise
BlackRock has extensive experience in managing ETFs and indexing strategies, leveraging a deep understanding of global markets.
Investment Objective
Goal
The ETF's goal is to track the investment results of the MSCI Malaysia Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the MSCI Malaysia Index, a market-capitalization weighted index designed to measure the performance of the broad Malaysia equity universe.
Composition Primarily holds stocks of Malaysian companies across various sectors.
Market Position
Market Share: Difficult to define a precise market share as it's a niche country-specific ETF, but EWM is a prominent ETF focusing on Malaysian equities.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 366900000
Competitors
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
EWM faces limited direct competition in the US ETF market due to its specific focus on Malaysian equities. Its main advantage is its established presence and brand recognition under the iShares umbrella.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data requires retrieval from financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance is evaluated by comparing returns to the MSCI Malaysia Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.49
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume is moderate, providing sufficient liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, resulting in relatively low trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Performance is influenced by Malaysian economic growth, currency fluctuations, political stability, and global market conditions.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is tied to the Malaysian economy and the performance of companies within the MSCI Malaysia Index. Changes in sector allocation within the index can impact the ETF's composition.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
EWM benefits from the strong brand recognition of iShares and BlackRock. Its strategy of tracking the MSCI Malaysia Index provides simple and efficient access to Malaysian equities. Its passive management and well-defined index-tracking strategy are appealing to many investors seeking exposure to Malaysia.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility is correlated to the Malaysian stock market and emerging market fluctuations.
Market Risk
The ETF is susceptible to risks associated with the Malaysian stock market, including economic downturns, political instability, and currency risks. Emerging markets are inherently more volatile than developed markets.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is seeking exposure to the Malaysian equity market as part of a diversified portfolio. Investors with higher risk tolerance may also find it appropriate.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors seeking geographic diversification and exposure to emerging markets. May also suit active traders looking for short-term opportunities in the Malaysian equity market.
Summary
The iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF provides a convenient way to invest in Malaysian equities. It tracks the MSCI Malaysia Index and offers broad market exposure. Investors should be aware of the risks associated with emerging markets and currency fluctuations. It's suited for long-term investors seeking diversification, with a higher risk tolerance, due to emerging market volatility.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- iShares.com
- MSCI.com
- BlackRock.com
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.
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.
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About iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
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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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