ATLASiShares MSCI Philippines ETF (EPHE): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Philippines ETF (EPHE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.57% and the yield is 3.05%. The ten largest holdings are 65% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EPHE
| Last price | $22.54 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $21.95 – $23.36 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.1% |
| Distribution yield | 3.05% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
EPHE fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Asia-Pacific |
| Assets under management | $131M |
| Expense ratio | 0.57% |
| Number of holdings | 34 |
| Portfolio turnover | 18% |
| Inception | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
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 the Philippines. The fund is non-diversified.
EPHE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| International Container Terminal Services Inc ICT | Industrials | 22.58% |
| BDO Unibank Inc BDO | Financials | 9.56% |
| SM Prime Holdings Inc SMPH | Real Estate | 5.96% |
| SM Investments Corp SM | Consumer Non-Cyclicals | 4.55% |
| Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co MBT | Financials | 4.42% |
| Bank of the Philippine Islands BPI | Financials | 4.37% |
| PLDT Inc TEL | Technology | 3.99% |
| Manila Electric Co MER | Utilities | 3.45% |
| Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc AEV | Utilities | 2.95% |
| Jollibee Foods Corp JFC | Consumer Cyclical | 2.88% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EPHE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 29.0% |
| Financial Services | 22.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.0% |
| Utilities | 12.0% |
| Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Communication Services | 5.3% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.5% |
| Basic Materials | 1.6% |
| Energy | 0.9% |
By region: Asia Emerging 100.0%.
EPHE returns and risk
| Year to date | -9.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | -11.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | -1.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | -4.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | -3.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | -0.20 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EPHE: frequently asked questions
What does EPHE invest in?
iShares MSCI Philippines ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are International Container Terminal Services Inc (22.6%), BDO Unibank Inc (9.6%), SM Prime Holdings Inc (6.0%), SM Investments Corp (4.6%), Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (4.4%).
What is the EPHE expense ratio?
0.57% a year: about $57.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EPHE dividend yield?
3.05%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EPHE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $21.95 to $23.36 from $22.54 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EPHE performed?
Year to date -9.0%, one year -11.0%, three years -1.0% a year, five years -4.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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